Changing student thinking with SOLO. I'm Kate Le Fever from St Andrews College in Christchurch and I'm head of biology and SOLO coordinator at the school.
SOLO taxonomy stands for structured overview of learning outcomes and it's a way of giving students an understanding of the learning process to ensure they are able to gauge where they're at with their learning and what their next steps will be. It's got five different levels of understanding where a student can be at prestructural where they know nothing, moving through to unistructural and multistructural and then finally relational and extended abstract which means they can take their knowledge and apply it to a new situation.
As SOLO coordinator I have been overseeing the roll out of SOLO at school. We started two years ago where all year nines in core science, social studies, English, and maths were exposed to SOLO using the hotmaps and self assessment rubrics. And then last year it rolled into year ten where we also introduced PE and maths. Habits of Mind. Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind. In outcomes-based learning environments, we generally see three elements in play: 1) learning objectives or targets are created from given standards; 2) instruction of some kind is given; and then 3) learning results are assessed.
These assessments offer data to inform the revision of further planned instruction. Rinse and repeat. But lost in this clinical sequence are the Habits of Mind that (often predictably) lead to success or failure in the mastery of given standards. In fact, it is not in the standards or assessments, but rather these personal habits where success or failure -- in academic terms -- actually begin. Below are all 16 Habits of Mind, each with a tip, strategy or resource to understand and begin implementation in your classroom. The habits themselves aren't new at all, and significant work has already been done in the areas of these "thinking habits. " And a renewed urgency for their integration. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Ask students to map out their own thinking process. SOLO Hexagon Generator ? HookED. 16HOM. Frequently Requested Resources. The resources below are some of our most frequently requested and are provided for you here for easy access. This article is written by Art Costa and describes the 16 Habits of Mind. It is an excellent starting place for your work with HOM. Click on the image to download. Habits of Mind Summary Sheet. This resource is a neat one page summary of the Habits of Mind. The Habits of Mind Matching Game is a great way to introduce the Habits of Mind to students and adults alike. This full set of 16 Habits of Mind Posters are provided free of charge. Quotes Check back regularly as this collection of Habits of Mind Quotes grows! Persistence Managing Impulsivity Listening With Empathy And Understanding Thinking Flexibly. ASPIRE: HOM Videos. Habits Of Mind. Step 1 – Valuing Habits of Mind for yourself: For the Habits of Mind to have meaning for students they have to have meaning for teachers.
Exploring and unpacking what is meant by each of the sixteen habits means to you and your colleagues is a great place to begin. Once teachers see the value of the Habits, it is easier and more authentic to help our students see their value. Eg: Persisting: When have you had to persist in your professional work? How do you overcome obstacles, barriers or demanding tasks in your work? Step 2 – Direct instruction in Habits of Mind Teach the students about each of the Habits of Mind in turn. Step 3 – Infuse Step 5 - Habits of Mind across the curriculum No one is expected to focus on all sixteen habits, all of the time. Eg Learning like a mathematician Several years ago I visited a maths departments in a secondary school who were choosing one Habit of Mind to focus on. How can you ensure Habits of Mind are at the centre of learning at your school?
Thinkerstoolbox - Habits of Mind.