HABITS OF THE MIND
The staff at Walkersville High School believes that students must take
responsibility for their learning. We encourage the following Habits of the
Mind:
- Critical Thinking: Being sensitive to other's feelings and level of
knowledge. Restraining impulsivity. Taking a position when the situation
warrants it. Being accurate and seeking accuracy. Being clear and seeking
clarity. Being open-minded.
- Creative Thinking: Generating, trusting, and maintaining your own
standard of evaluation. Pushing the limits of your knowledge and abilities.
Engaging intensely in tasks even when answers or solutions are not
immediately apparent. Generating new ways of viewing a situation outside
the boundaries of standard conventions.
- Self-Regulation: Planning. Evaluating effectiveness of your actions. Being
aware of necessary resources. Being sensitive to feedback. Be aware of
your own thinking.
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