El. knyga: Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness: Leading and Teaching with Habits of Mind in Research and Practice

The power in Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness: Leading and Teaching with Habits of Mind in Research and Practice on the Habits of Mind is twofold: it supports the thinking and actions required to translate theory into action and it reminds us that the Habits are not tasks to do but behaviors and dispositions that become part of who we are. Whether youre looking for ideas on how to build school culture around the Habits, develop powerful learning experiences to help learners internalize the Habits, or support students in becoming more self-directed and self-monitoring learners using the Habits, this book provides multiple ideas and examples to help you create these realities. -- Craig Gastauer, Internal Director of Pedagogy, Vista High School; consultant, Institute For Habits of Mind Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness: Leading and Teaching with Habits of Mind in Research and Practice must be added to your educator toolkit. This book connects the dots between theory and application. The case studies and personal examples inspire and bring the Habits of Mind to life with relevant and practical examples. The inventories and reflective questions encourage personal growth and goal setting, ultimately embracing continuous learning, while providing schools with research and examples to cultivate a school culture anchored in the 16 Habits of Mind. -- Michele De Bellis, training associate, Thinking Collaborative; director of professional development, Institute for Habits of Mind Based on their decades of experience with habits of mind, the authors of Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness: Leading and Teaching with Habits of Mind in Research and Practice offer the most authoritative guidance to educators and parents on ways to cultivate these important competencies. -- Jay McTighe, educational author and consultant