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 * 1) 15 My studtents work or really well together and are able to talk through and try out different solutions. They are open and receptive to the feedback from others.

When do you see that habit - or a glimmer of that habit - being employed right now by your students? Praise students What triggers or helps to encourage that habit? cooperative group activities, model model, model

How can we structure our classrooms to help support that habit? allow them to do more cooperative activities. What scaffolds, environment, or strategies can we employ to encourage the ongoing development of that habit? I model this for the students and allow students to critique my work.

What changes could we make to our student projects or classwork to promote that habit? Initally provide a check list to critque others. By doing this, their comments will be more productive and less hurtful. This will also give them better ideas.

What conversations could you have with your students to discuss the Habits of Mind? We'd talk about other people who were successful and how they implement these habits.