Habits Of Mind

In regards to Habits of Mind, the goal I want AM to work towards is to become more self-evaluating in regards to his listening skills and his level of persistence by working towards using “I statements”. In the article, Operationalizing the Habits of Minds, Costa discussed how self-evaluation is the highest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy (n.d.). Although this is the highest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy, this term can become tangible for all students. The article discussed that evaluation should be used to support a learner (AM) to become more self-directing. In doing so, AM will develop into a learner that does that simply seek validation from his teachers, but will instead become self-monitoring and self-managing by reflecting upon his own actions
Having AM to self-assess his listening skills and persistence will push him closer to becoming an independent learner. In order for him to be more self-monitoring and self-managing, he must learn to use I statements. One strategy that can be utilized for AM to regularly use I statements is to laminate an I statement checklist and place it on the corner of his desk. Costa discussed several I statements that can be used for scholars to be more reflective on their performance and level of persistency in the classroom, (n.d.). Of these statements listed, the three that will be most beneficial for AM includes “I know what to say to my friends so they won’t distract me. I know where to move so I can concentrate. I look forward to feeling pleased with myself when I’m done.” One “I” statement in regards to listening that will also help AM reach his achievement goals is “I wait until someone is finished before I take my time to speak” (Costa, n.d.). Aside from placing an I statement checklists on AM’s desk, another strategy that can be utilized to help guide AM on his Habits of Mind journey is to give him responsibility in overseeing how the rest of the class is performing in their use of I statements. During class discussions, I will put AM in charge of “secretly” monitoring the class and charting data (using the checklist) on their