The Habits of Mind are 16 essential life skills developed by Dr. Arthur Costa and Dr. Bena Kallick, encouraging thoughtful, reflective, and strategic behavior to improve learning, decision-making, and relationships. They are designed to be practiced across all aspects of life, from the classroom to the workplace.
16 Habits of Mind:
• Persisting
• Managing Impulsivity
• Listening with Understanding and Empathy
• Thinking Flexibly
• Metacognition (Thinking About Your Thinking)
• Striving for Accuracy
• Questioning and Posing Problems
• Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
• Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
• Gathering Data Through All Senses
• Creating, Imagining, and Innovating
• Responding with Wonderment and Awe
• Taking Responsible Risks
• Finding Humor
• Thinking Interdependently
• Remaining Open to Continuous Learning
To learn more, visit the Habits of Mind Institute at www.habitsofmindinstitute.org