The most effective learners have developed powerful habits of mind that
enable them to think critically, think creatively, and regulate their behavior.
These mental habits are listed below:
Critical thinking:
• Be accurate and seek accuracy
• Be clear and seek clarity
• Maintain an open mind
• Restrain impulsivity
• Take a position when the situation warrants it
• Respond appropriately to others’ feelings and level of knowledge
Creative thinking:
• Persevere
• Push the limits of your knowledge and abilities
• Generate, trust, and maintain your own standards of evaluation
• Generate new ways of viewing a situation that are outside the
boundaries of standard conventions
Self-regulated thinking:
• Monitor your own thinking
• Plan appropriately
• Identify and use necessary resources
• Respond appropriately to feedback
• Evaluate the effectiveness of your actions