St Francis Xavier Primary School Geraldton 29 January 2010
Presentation Outline Revise definitions Revise philosophy of Habits of Mind Matching card activity Examine 2010 plan & PLC format Investigate some specific HoM Week One and Two HoM
Definition Brainstorm Brainstorm a definition for habit Discuss Thinking about your thinking, what does this look like, sound like, feel like in your classroom Brainstorm and discuss
HoM Definition HOM, a term developed by Professor Art Costa, is a repertoire of strategies that help students develop ways of thinking and acting that lead to success. This approach helps students and their teachers become better thinkers able to employ specific thinking strategies.
HoM Philosophy We can help students to get into the habit of behaving intelligently and improving their ability to think. The HoM gives freedom to a broad range of character traits, so that individual differences come to the fore. HoM encourage individual expression and are not tied to a particular way of working or intelligence. Research tells us that intelligence is not static and that it can be taught and learned.
Matching Activity Match HoM name with HoM symbol and HoM definition
2010 Plan Examine plan for HoM for 2010 Discuss format for PLC
HoM Identification
Staff Activity Discuss the previous photo/video as a group On the Post – It Notes, write down the Habit of Mind/s you feel that the photo/video best draws upon Place it on the chart
Striving for Accuracy Check it again Check it again Desire greater results Desire greater results Work to attain highest possible standards Work to attain highest possible standards Pursue ongoing learning Pursue ongoing learning Take pride in what you do Take pride in what you do Find your own errors Find your own errors Continue to redo, revise and Continue to redo, revise andimprove
HoM Identification
Staff Activity Discuss the previous photo/video as a group On the Post – It Notes, write down the Habit of Mind/s you feel that the photo/video best draws upon Place it on the chart
Thinking Flexibly Look at something another way Look at something another way It is okay to change your mind and your opinion It is okay to change your mind and your opinion Be open Be open Think laterally Think laterally Consider opinions and Consider opinions andalternatives Take into account additional Take into account additionalinformation
HoM Identification
Staff Activity Discuss the previous photo/video as a group On the Post – It Notes, write down the Habit of Mind/s you feel that the photo/video best draws upon Place it on the chart
Responding with Wonderment and Awe Have fun figuring it out Have fun figuring it out Have passion for what you do Have passion for what you do Enjoy your learning Enjoy your learning Be fascinated by the world Be fascinated by the world Have a positive attitude Have a positive attitude Find beauty and be intrigued Find beauty and be intrigued Show your enthusiasm Show your enthusiasm Be optimistic Be optimistic
Professional Learning Communities Move into Junior and Senior PLC Discuss HoM for Weeks One and Two – Thinking Interdependently
Conclusion – Finding Humour The senior choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir. Miss Charlene Mason sang, I Will Not Pass This Way Again, giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on 24 October in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflict. The Rev. Meriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when J.F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit.