![]() ![]() ![]() It should not be seen as a separate subject, but woven into the fabric of education in order for pupils to be able to use these skills in a multitude of scenarios. The Education Endowment Fund (EEF) research states that metacognition and self-regulation must be taught explicitly in all lessons. Giving students the chance not to be flummoxed, but be able to effectively employ the Intelligent Learning Behaviour they need and decide if and when it is appropriate. In response to the opening question, are they a metacognitive must? I would say that ‘yes’ - we are wanting to embed Habits of Mind to create a deeper understanding of our character. Over time, Art Costa, talks about students becoming self-managing, self-directed and self-monitoring. With anything, to become a self-regulated learner, you must be metacognitively aware and have an understanding of your own motivations… hence why some occasions make us more willing to be persistent! ![]() By exploring our own personal behaviours we can begin to think about occasions when we need to develop our capability and consider how this might make all the difference to help us reach a particular goal. For many students, they might be persistent in a video-game setting or encouraging their parents to let them stay up later, however with challenging homework they might fail to employ this characteristic. We often draw attention to the habit of ‘persistence’ as this is a highly prized character trait. As students become familiar with the different learning behaviours we move towards them self-selecting the appropriate behaviours for the situation or problem presented. Habits of Mind create a practical bridge moving students across the ‘choppy waters’ to expand their personal capabilities and increase their capacity as a meta-learner. (2008) Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind “Habits of Mind are the characteristics of what intelligent people do when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions of which are not immediately apparent (…) A Habit of Mind is a pattern of intellectual behaviours that leads to productive actions (…) It is a composite of many skills, attitudes, cues, past experiences and proclivities (.)” Costa, A. Teaching students explicitly that there are sixteen habits of mind and getting them to consider which ones would be a useful tool to use for that lesson, piece of homework, project or challenge gets them thinking! These behaviours are the most important basic elements needed to create resilient, life-long learners with the skills to tackle any problem. They can be challenged and broken through hard work and with support. Mental habits should be treated in the same way. If you are a nail biter, the urge can be tough to break but with hard work, and some outside support, it can be done. ![]() When we think of habits, most people think of physical habits, such as waking up at 7am every morning or eating lunch at 1pm every day or holding your breath while walking under construction because of a superstition. They are constantly changing and we have the ability to break and change both our good and negative habits. The important thing to remember about any habits is that they are not fixed. At Thinking Matters, the student is at the heart of our ‘Big Picture’, surrounded by the knowledge, tools and strategies to help them develop as independent, self-regulated learners.Ĭosta & Kallick’s research into Intelligent Learning Behaviours led them to categorise sixteen Habits of Mind that were seen in expert problem solvers and highly successful people. The Habits of Mind programmes have been provided to a selected less than150 schools worldwide., including 21K School.Recently we were discussing the EEF guidance report about Metacognition and Self-regulation as a team it's always good to go back and read the key document! It was great to have a conversation about all the different elements and tools we can give to develop a self-regulating learner. The powerful 16 Habits of Mind is cutting-edge research for Thinking-Based Learning programmes, along with extensive instructor training and curriculum development. The Institute for Habits of Mind, founded by pioneering researchers and authors Dr Arthur Costa and Dr Bena Kallick, is an international organisation which helps educators, parents, and all who care for children to learn, practice, and infuse the Habits of Mind into their work and lives. We are the first School in Asia to receive this prestigious certification of excellence. Students will learn to become critical thinkers and develop a sense of inquiry, persistence, and flexible thinking, as well as strength-based cognitive skills of success that can be taught, coached and practised.Ģ1K School has recently been certified as an “International Habits of Mind Learning Community of Excellence”. 21K School infuses the world-renowned 16 Habits of Mind into its academic practices as exemplary student attributes. ![]()
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