St Francis Xavier Primary School Geraldton 29 January 2010.

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 againCheck it again Desire greater resultsDesire greater results Work to attain highest possible Work to attain highest possible

standardsstandards Pursue ongoing learningPursue ongoing learning Take pride in what you doTake pride in what you do Find your own errorsFind your own errors Continue to redo, revise and Continue to redo, revise and

improveimprove

HoM Identification

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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 wayLook at something another way It is okay to change your mind and It is okay to change your mind and

your opinionyour opinion Be open Be open Think laterallyThink laterally Consider opinions and Consider opinions and

alternativesalternatives Take into account additional Take into account additional

informationinformation

HoM Identification

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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 outHave fun figuring it out Have passion for what you doHave passion for what you do Enjoy your learningEnjoy your learning Be fascinated by the worldBe fascinated by the world Have a positive attitudeHave a positive attitude Find beauty and be intriguedFind beauty and be intrigued Show your enthusiasmShow your enthusiasm Be optimisticBe 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.