HOWLs: Habits Of Work and Learning
Responsibility
●​ I own my education;
●​ I hold myself accountable for my actions;
●​ I can and will determine my own level of success.
Growth Mindset:
●​ I can do it if I try;
●​ I believe there is always more to learn and room to grow;
●​ I have confidence in myself and am up for the challenge;
●​ I believe that making mistakes and revision are part of learning.
Collaboration:
●​ I will share my ideas and listen to the ideas of others;
●​ I will be positive and offer constructive criticism to focus on what works;
●​ I will work as part of a team to prepare, present to the class and help where I can.
Critical Thinking:
●​ I have an open mind and consider multiple perspectives;
●​ I analyze information and creatively solve problems by using what I learn;
●​ I ask questions and offer suggestions to deepen my understanding.
Engagement:
●​ I will be an active learner;
●​ I will advocate for myself;
●​ I will be open to feedback;
●​ I will be self-aware.
Kindness
●​ I treat others as I would like to be treated;
●​ I will be civil and courteous to everyone;
●​ I will work purposefully to include others who might be left out.
Curiosity
●​ I ask questions that matter to me;
●​ I try to find answers on my own;
●​ I make connections between my world and what I want to know more about.
Reflection
●​ I pause and think about what I am doing;
●​ I think about whether I did my best or not;
●​ I consider what I might need to do in order to improve.
Organization
●​ I create systems to help me get things accomplished;
●​ I keep track of deadlines;
●​ I make plans in order to fulfill my responsibilities.