EDUA 5602 Applying the Habits of Mind
APPLYING THE HABITS OF MIND IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND
In this course, you will explore your personal mindset and the role that mindset plays in developing your beliefs about how you learn, as well as how your students learn. Habits of Mind consist of 16 behaviors that people can learn to utilize to help make them more effective learners. After taking this course, educators will understand how they can teach Habits of Mind using intentional strategies. They will be able to select and create activities that support Habits of Mind and create an environment that encourages their use. Teachers will be able to assess students’ abilities to use Habits of Mind. At the end of the course, educators will be able to justify the use of Habits of Mind and reflect on ways to incorporate these into their classroom and school.