Dimension 5 of the Dimensions of Learning framework is Habits of Mind.
There are numerous "habits" that
could assist our learners. We have chosen to implement the 16 Habits of Mind
based on the work of Arthur Costa and Bena Kallick. For more information about
these habits, visit the Habits of Mind Institute.
Consistent with and emanating from our College Vision and Values Statement, we also emphasise 16 "Habits of Spirit".
Habits of Mind
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Habits of Spirit
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1. Persisting
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1. Seeking connectedness
with God
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2. Managing
impulsivity
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2. Respecting all God's
creation
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3. Listening with
understanding and empathy
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3. Seeking and appreciating
beauty
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4. Thinking flexibly
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4. Seeking and appreciating
excellence
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5. Thinking about thinking
(metacognition)
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5. Respecting self
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6. Striving for accuracy
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6. Seeking connectedness
with others through inclusive, welcoming, right relationships
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7. Questioning and posing
problems
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7. Building community
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8. Applying past knowledge
to new situations
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8. Offering self in service
of others
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9. Thinking and
communicating with clarity and precision
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9. Acting justly and seeking
justice for all
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10. Gathering
data through all the senses
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10. Acting compassionately
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11. Creating, imagining,
innovating
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11. Seeking and speaking the
Truth
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12. Responding with
wonderment and awe
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12. Passionately loving
learning
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13. Taking
responsible risks
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13. Living joyfully
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14. Finding
humour
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14. Living hopefully
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15. Thinking interdependently
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15. Passionately engaging in
life
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16. Remaining open to
continuous learning
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16. Expressing Gratitude
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