Habits of Mind Are the Characteristics of What Intelligent People Do When They Are Confronted

Habits of Mind are the characteristics of what intelligent people do when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions of which are not immediately apparent." (Costa)

Managing Impulsivity Activity One

In groups you are going to create and script an advertisement that will encourage students to manage their impulsivity. You will need to include a slogan, jingle and props. You may like to consider any of the following ideas and selling techniques.

Using a comparison Before and afters Listing positive features Using humour Using a character/s Scientific research An interview style with testimonials Using stereotypes Using a “leading expert” Using image e.g. popularity, success and wealth

Persistence Activity Two

1. What makes a successful student? 2. Give an example of someone who has achieved success? 3. Think of a time you have been successful. Provide an example. 4. What feeling and emotions do you experience when you are successful? 5. What rewards could you get for your persistence? 6. Interview a ClassMate about a time that person has been successful.

Striving for Accuracy Activity Three

Your task is to organise a debate between two sides around the following topic:

Without accuracy you cannot succeed.

Each group must have a positive and negative team, who will argue for or against their selected topic.

Speakers must make a 2 -minute speech arguing their case. Speakers should work together to beat the opposite side.

The first speaker outlines their main arguments and the second or third speaker introduces different arguments and also rebuts (destroys) the opposition’s argument.

Listening with Empathy and Understanding Activity Four

Your task is to organise a debate between two sides around the following topic:

If everyone listened with understanding and empathy there would be no fighting.

Each group must have a positive and negative team, who will argue for or against their selected topic.

Speakers must make a 2 -minute speech arguing their case. Speakers should work together to beat the opposite side.

The first speaker outlines their main arguments and the second or third speaker introduces different arguments and also rebuts (destroys) the opposition’s argument.