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\n\nBelow you will find more details about the each of the Habits of Mind and the signposts associated with each one. This information can help you as you consider your goals for this course and what you would like to focus on this semester within the Habits of Mind.<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n

Purposeful Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Awareness of\u00a0Context\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that every message is created and received within a cultural and historical context<\/td>\nDraws on knowledge about\u00a0cultural and historical context,\u00a0in\u00a0both\u00a0the\u00a0creation of\u00a0messages and\u00a0the\u00a0construction of meaning from\u00a0messages<\/td>\nSeeks additional\u00a0knowledge\u00a0to understand the cultural and historical context,\u00a0in\u00a0both\u00a0the creation of messages and\u00a0the\u00a0construction of meaning from messages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comprehension\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nShows understanding of\u00a0the basic meaning of the\u00a0text\u00a0by paraphrasing or summarizing\u00a0the information the\u00a0text communicates<\/td>\nUses information in the text, general background knowledge, and\/or specific knowledge of the\u00a0context\u00a0in which the message was created\u00a0to draw\u00a0more complex inferences<\/td>\nRecognizes that the text\u00a0has\u00a0implications beyond its\u00a0explicit message; identifies broader questions raised\u00a0by the text; and\/or\u00a0suggests counterarguments in response to the text.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purposeful Expression\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nParaphrases, summarizes, and\/or quotes\u00a0from\u00a0information\u00a0sources\u00a0to create a message with a\u00a0specific purpose<\/td>\nOrganizes\u00a0and synthesizes\u00a0information from relevant sources to create a clear message with a specific purpose<\/td>\nOrganizes\u00a0and\u00a0synthesizes\u00a0information\u00a0to\u00a0create a\u00a0clear\u00a0message\u00a0containing\u00a0new insights\u00a0that achieves a specific\u00a0purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Effective\u00a0Application of Strategies for\u00a0Communication\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that others may\u00a0bring\u00a0different perspectives\u00a0and experiences\u00a0to the creation of messages and the construction of meaning from messages<\/td>\nUses communication strategies that take into account the perspectives of others\u00a0and encourage the exchange of ideas\u00a0and information<\/td>\nTailors communication strategies to\u00a0effectively\u00a0involve and\/or\u00a0address different audiences, foster\u00a0respectful\u00a0dialogue, and build relationships based on mutual understandings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Problem Solving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Problem\u00a0Framing<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen presented with a problem, describes key components of the problem<\/td>\nExplains the problem clearly and concisely so that others can understand it and articulates relevant components of the problem in detail<\/td>\nExplores multiple perspectives on the problem and incorporates those perspectives in explaining and describing the problem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Challenge\u00a0Identification<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes general challenges to solving the problem<\/td>\nDescribes, in detail, challenges that are relevant to the particular problem and how it was framed<\/td>\nSurveys the problem from various points of view in order to uncover additional challenges and determine the ways in which challenges are interrelated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plan\u00a0Development<\/strong><\/td>\nRelies on\u00a0one or two strategies to identify possible solution(s) to the problem<\/td>\nUses\u00a0strategies\u00a0appropriate to the situation\u00a0to develop possible solutions to the problem<\/td>\nEmploys a repertoire of relevant strategies\u00a0and\u00a0perspectives\u00a0to develop possible solutions to the problem and explores the potential implications of those solutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decision-Making\u00a0and Revision<\/strong><\/td>\nIdentifies a preferred approach to solving the problem and sticks with the plan<\/td>\nTakes\u00a0into account the nature and scope of the problem, potential challenges, and possible solutions,\u00a0and\u00a0makes a case for a specific course of action, revising the plan as needed in response to ongoing feedback<\/td>\nWeighs the potential implications of possible solutions in order to determine the most desirable course of action, providing a strong justification for that decision, and revising the plan as needed in response to ongoing feedback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evaluation of\u00a0Progress<\/strong><\/td>\nEvaluates progress in terms of whether desired outcomes have been achieved<\/td>\nIdentifies and evaluates\u00a0evidence to determine whether there has been progress toward achieving the desired outcomes<\/td>\nReflects\u00a0on\u00a0positive and negative impacts of strategies employed and understandings gained from the problem-solving process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Integrated Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that one\u2019s\u00a0ideas, beliefs, and values\u00a0are\u00a0influenced by personal experience\u00a0as well as\u00a0multiple contextual factors<\/td>\nRecognizes that one\u2019s perspective\u00a0influences the ways in which one understands and interprets\u00a0the natural and social world<\/td>\nConsiders multiple perspectives\u00a0and\u00a0adjusts one\u2019s\u00a0own ideas, beliefs,\u00a0and\u00a0values\u00a0as appropriate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perspective Seeking<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen presented with various\u00a0perspectives,\u00a0recognizes their validity\u00a0while\u00a0maintaining a preference for one\u2019s own\u00a0perspective<\/td>\nAcknowledging\u00a0the limitations of a singular perspective, seeks to understand various perspectives and how they\u00a0came to be<\/td>\nSeeks to\u00a0augment one\u2019s own limited perspective with others,\u00a0even those that may be\u00a0conflicting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interconnectedness<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nIdentifies some connections\u00a0between an individual\u2019s personal decision-making\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0larger natural and social\u00a0world<\/td>\nAnalyzes the ways that\u00a0an individual\u2019s\u00a0or a\u00a0group\u2019s decision-making influences and is influenced by\u00a0the\u00a0larger\u00a0natural and social\u00a0world<\/td>\nAnalyzes\u00a0and\u00a0explains\u00a0the\u00a0interconnectedness between and within natural and\u00a0social\u00a0systems\u00a0and\u00a0how\u00a0shifts within those systems\u00a0create\u00a0changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collaboration<\/strong><\/td>\nArticulates\u00a0one\u2019s\u00a0own perspective\u00a0and listens to other perspectives\u00a0when collaborating with others<\/td>\nCompromises\u00a0between\u00a0own perspective\u00a0and others\u2019\u00a0perspectives when working collaboratively<\/td>\nCritically\u00a0analyzes\u00a0different\u00a0perspectives\u00a0and\u00a0purposefully communicates to\u00a0contribute\u00a0to\u00a0an\u00a0optimal\u00a0outcome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Self-Regulated Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Responsibility for Own Learning<\/strong><\/td>\nStrives to meet learning goals and evaluation criteria embedded in assignments and courses<\/td>\nIdentifies\u00a0goals for\u00a0improving as a\u00a0learner, seeks help\u00a0and resources if needed, and\u00a0asks for\u00a0and responds to\u00a0feedback from others<\/td>\nSets high expectations for oneself\u00a0and\u00a0develops a plan\u00a0to meet those expectations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engagement\u00a0in the Learning Process<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that acquiring new knowledge and skills requires commitment to the\u00a0learning process<\/td>\nInvestigates ideas and\u00a0questions and\u00a0persists in the face of challenges, recognizing that mistakes provide opportunities for learning\u00a0and that learning takes time<\/td>\nGenerates\u00a0ideas\u00a0and questions,\u00a0takes intellectual risks,\u00a0displays resourcefulness\u00a0in grappling with challenges, and shows confidence in own ability to learn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metacognitive Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\nIdentifies\u00a0own\u00a0strengths and weaknesses as a learner\u00a0and selects\u00a0general\u00a0strategies to aid\u00a0learning<\/td>\nWith feedback or prompting, reflects on\u00a0own\u00a0thinking and\u00a0learning\u00a0and chooses\u00a0strategies\u00a0to strengthen understandings and skills<\/td>\nReflects independently\u00a0on own thinking and learning\u00a0and uses\u00a0strategies\u00a0effectively\u00a0to strengthen\u00a0understandings and\u00a0skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Below you will find more details about the each of the Habits of Mind and the signposts associated with each one. This information can help you as you consider your goals for this course and what you would like to focus on this semester within the Habits of Mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Purposeful Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Awareness of\u00a0Context\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that every message is created and received within a cultural and historical context<\/td>\nDraws on knowledge about\u00a0cultural and historical context,\u00a0in\u00a0both\u00a0the\u00a0creation of\u00a0messages and\u00a0the\u00a0construction of meaning from\u00a0messages<\/td>\nSeeks additional\u00a0knowledge\u00a0to understand the cultural and historical context,\u00a0in\u00a0both\u00a0the creation of messages and\u00a0the\u00a0construction of meaning from messages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comprehension\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nShows understanding of\u00a0the basic meaning of the\u00a0text\u00a0by paraphrasing or summarizing\u00a0the information the\u00a0text communicates<\/td>\nUses information in the text, general background knowledge, and\/or specific knowledge of the\u00a0context\u00a0in which the message was created\u00a0to draw\u00a0more complex inferences<\/td>\nRecognizes that the text\u00a0has\u00a0implications beyond its\u00a0explicit message; identifies broader questions raised\u00a0by the text; and\/or\u00a0suggests counterarguments in response to the text.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purposeful Expression\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nParaphrases, summarizes, and\/or quotes\u00a0from\u00a0information\u00a0sources\u00a0to create a message with a\u00a0specific purpose<\/td>\nOrganizes\u00a0and synthesizes\u00a0information from relevant sources to create a clear message with a specific purpose<\/td>\nOrganizes\u00a0and\u00a0synthesizes\u00a0information\u00a0to\u00a0create a\u00a0clear\u00a0message\u00a0containing\u00a0new insights\u00a0that achieves a specific\u00a0purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Effective\u00a0Application of Strategies for\u00a0Communication\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that others may\u00a0bring\u00a0different perspectives\u00a0and experiences\u00a0to the creation of messages and the construction of meaning from messages<\/td>\nUses communication strategies that take into account the perspectives of others\u00a0and encourage the exchange of ideas\u00a0and information<\/td>\nTailors communication strategies to\u00a0effectively\u00a0involve and\/or\u00a0address different audiences, foster\u00a0respectful\u00a0dialogue, and build relationships based on mutual understandings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Problem Solving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Problem\u00a0Framing<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen presented with a problem, describes key components of the problem<\/td>\nExplains the problem clearly and concisely so that others can understand it and articulates relevant components of the problem in detail<\/td>\nExplores multiple perspectives on the problem and incorporates those perspectives in explaining and describing the problem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Challenge\u00a0Identification<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes general challenges to solving the problem<\/td>\nDescribes, in detail, challenges that are relevant to the particular problem and how it was framed<\/td>\nSurveys the problem from various points of view in order to uncover additional challenges and determine the ways in which challenges are interrelated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plan\u00a0Development<\/strong><\/td>\nRelies on\u00a0one or two strategies to identify possible solution(s) to the problem<\/td>\nUses\u00a0strategies\u00a0appropriate to the situation\u00a0to develop possible solutions to the problem<\/td>\nEmploys a repertoire of relevant strategies\u00a0and\u00a0perspectives\u00a0to develop possible solutions to the problem and explores the potential implications of those solutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decision-Making\u00a0and Revision<\/strong><\/td>\nIdentifies a preferred approach to solving the problem and sticks with the plan<\/td>\nTakes\u00a0into account the nature and scope of the problem, potential challenges, and possible solutions,\u00a0and\u00a0makes a case for a specific course of action, revising the plan as needed in response to ongoing feedback<\/td>\nWeighs the potential implications of possible solutions in order to determine the most desirable course of action, providing a strong justification for that decision, and revising the plan as needed in response to ongoing feedback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evaluation of\u00a0Progress<\/strong><\/td>\nEvaluates progress in terms of whether desired outcomes have been achieved<\/td>\nIdentifies and evaluates\u00a0evidence to determine whether there has been progress toward achieving the desired outcomes<\/td>\nReflects\u00a0on\u00a0positive and negative impacts of strategies employed and understandings gained from the problem-solving process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Integrated Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that one\u2019s\u00a0ideas, beliefs, and values\u00a0are\u00a0influenced by personal experience\u00a0as well as\u00a0multiple contextual factors<\/td>\nRecognizes that one\u2019s perspective\u00a0influences the ways in which one understands and interprets\u00a0the natural and social world<\/td>\nConsiders multiple perspectives\u00a0and\u00a0adjusts one\u2019s\u00a0own ideas, beliefs,\u00a0and\u00a0values\u00a0as appropriate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perspective Seeking<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen presented with various\u00a0perspectives,\u00a0recognizes their validity\u00a0while\u00a0maintaining a preference for one\u2019s own\u00a0perspective<\/td>\nAcknowledging\u00a0the limitations of a singular perspective, seeks to understand various perspectives and how they\u00a0came to be<\/td>\nSeeks to\u00a0augment one\u2019s own limited perspective with others,\u00a0even those that may be\u00a0conflicting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interconnectedness<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nIdentifies some connections\u00a0between an individual\u2019s personal decision-making\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0larger natural and social\u00a0world<\/td>\nAnalyzes the ways that\u00a0an individual\u2019s\u00a0or a\u00a0group\u2019s decision-making influences and is influenced by\u00a0the\u00a0larger\u00a0natural and social\u00a0world<\/td>\nAnalyzes\u00a0and\u00a0explains\u00a0the\u00a0interconnectedness between and within natural and\u00a0social\u00a0systems\u00a0and\u00a0how\u00a0shifts within those systems\u00a0create\u00a0changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collaboration<\/strong><\/td>\nArticulates\u00a0one\u2019s\u00a0own perspective\u00a0and listens to other perspectives\u00a0when collaborating with others<\/td>\nCompromises\u00a0between\u00a0own perspective\u00a0and others\u2019\u00a0perspectives when working collaboratively<\/td>\nCritically\u00a0analyzes\u00a0different\u00a0perspectives\u00a0and\u00a0purposefully communicates to\u00a0contribute\u00a0to\u00a0an\u00a0optimal\u00a0outcome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Self-Regulated Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Signposts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Camp<\/strong><\/td>\nClimbing<\/strong><\/td>\nSummit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Responsibility for Own Learning<\/strong><\/td>\nStrives to meet learning goals and evaluation criteria embedded in assignments and courses<\/td>\nIdentifies\u00a0goals for\u00a0improving as a\u00a0learner, seeks help\u00a0and resources if needed, and\u00a0asks for\u00a0and responds to\u00a0feedback from others<\/td>\nSets high expectations for oneself\u00a0and\u00a0develops a plan\u00a0to meet those expectations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engagement\u00a0in the Learning Process<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognizes that acquiring new knowledge and skills requires commitment to the\u00a0learning process<\/td>\nInvestigates ideas and\u00a0questions and\u00a0persists in the face of challenges, recognizing that mistakes provide opportunities for learning\u00a0and that learning takes time<\/td>\nGenerates\u00a0ideas\u00a0and questions,\u00a0takes intellectual risks,\u00a0displays resourcefulness\u00a0in grappling with challenges, and shows confidence in own ability to learn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metacognitive Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\nIdentifies\u00a0own\u00a0strengths and weaknesses as a learner\u00a0and selects\u00a0general\u00a0strategies to aid\u00a0learning<\/td>\nWith feedback or prompting, reflects on\u00a0own\u00a0thinking and\u00a0learning\u00a0and chooses\u00a0strategies\u00a0to strengthen understandings and skills<\/td>\nReflects independently\u00a0on own thinking and learning\u00a0and uses\u00a0strategies\u00a0effectively\u00a0to strengthen\u00a0understandings and\u00a0skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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