Persisting Persevering in a task through to
completion. Not giving up.
Managing impulsivity Taking the time to deliberate before acting.
Listening with understanding and
empathy
Making the effort to perceive another
personís perspective.
Thinking flexibly Considering options and changing
perspectives.
Metacognition Thinking about your thinking. Being aware
of your thoughts, feelings and actions and
their effect on others.
Striving for accuracy Setting high standards and finding ways to
improve.
Questioning and problem posing Finding problems to solve. Seeking data
and answers.
Applying past knowledge to new situations Accessing prior knowledge and transferring
this knowledge to new contexts.
Thinking and communicating with clarity
and precision
Striving for accurate oral and written
communication.
Gathering data through all senses Paying attention to the world through taste,
touch, smell, hearing and sight.
Creating, imagining and innovating Generating new and novel ideas.
Responding with wonderment and awe Being intrigued by the mystery in the
world.
Taking responsible risks Living on the edge of oneís competence.
Finding humour Enjoying the incongruous and unexpected.
Laughing at oneself.
Thinking interdependently Being able to work and learn with others in
teams.
Remaining open to continuous learning Resisting complacency in learning and
admitting when one does not know.