The Habits of Mind are an identified set of 16 problem solving, life related skills, necessary to effectively operate in society and promote strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity and craftsmanship. The understanding and application of these 16 Habits of Mind serve to provide the individual with skills to work through real life situations that equip that person to respond using awareness (cues), thought, and intentional strategy in order to gain a positive outcome. (Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick, Habits of Mind: A Developmental Series, Copyright © 2000). 

Watch Habits of Mind Video narrated by Arthur L. Costa, Ed. D. Click  Here for video. You can also access a  Habits of Mind Chart Here.

Choose two Habits of Mind traits that resonate with you then consider the following questions in a short journal response. The two Habits of Mind should be ones that you will be willing to integrate/habituate into your academic and professional lives.

1. How would you describe each Habit of Mind and its relevance? How or why is the habit/trait important? 
2. What might be an example of each Habit of Mind? Are your habits connected in any way?
3. In what situations might it be useful or important to employ your two Habits of Mind?
4. How might your chosen Habits of Mind be useful in ENA 101? In your other classes?
5. Do you think that your choice of Habits of Mind might make you a better student? In what ways?
6. Finally, create a word cloud (visual representation) of your choices which explains the significance of both Habits of Mind. You may use MonkeyLearn Word Cloud Generator. Click Here to access.
7. Be prepared to share your thinking in our upcoming class.