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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the methods for creating self-directed learners, including habits of mind. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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immediately evident solution. Costa and Kallick described thirteen characteristics, some of which are more applicable in the classroom setting than others. Instructional methods that are designed to introduce
a questioning approach corresponds with one of the habits of mind defined by Costa and Kallick. Specifically, these authors maintain the importance of questioning and posing potential problems in
alignment with seeking solutions. In introducing materials about American history, for example, educators might provide a specific scenario, for example, the exploration of factors leading to the onset of
the American Civil War. Students in working groups could be asked to identify specific questions or problems that might arise from attempting to study this area of content.
For example, does the instructor want students to explore economic reasons? Moral reasons? Cultural reasons? All of these reasons existed, and many more, and so specific processes
of questioning can enhance a learners understand of the expectations of the educator. Supporting a process by which students can use their creativity, imagination and innovation in the
educational setting enhancing learning and also inspires learners to experience learning in an authentic way. Research American history on the Internet may provide little in the way of creating
inspiration, but students who chose to work with historians, research through speaking with participants in history (e.g. people present during the Civil Rights Movement) and integrating different methods of presenting
what they have learned may challenge educators in terms of assessments but can enhance learning experiences. Humor is also a great teaching tool and a skill by which learners
can express themselves and their creativity. Finding humor in the unexpected can and using humor in learning processes can be valuable. Students who can integrate humor into the
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