Being a Successful Student
Freeform Writing
Removes writers block
Helps you think more deeply
Builds your Confidence
Brings clarity to your thought
8 Habits of Successful Learners
Effort
Engagement
Skill Development
Participation
Attendence
Self-concept
Persistence
Enjoyment of learning
Metacognition
Thinking about thinking
Thinking aloud
Summon prior knowledge
Ask yourself Questions
Main topic
Growth vs Fixed Mindset
Growth mindset embraces challenges
Fixed mindsets are afraid to fail and look stupid
Apostrophes
Show Possession/Ownership
Used in Contractions
Plural letters
Mezirow's Transformative Learning Theory
For children learning from sources of authority
For adults it's learning from their beliefs, feelings and attitudes
Ten Phases Observed
A Disorientating Dilemma
Self Examination
A Critical Assessment
Recognition of Connection
Exploration of options
Acquisition of Knowledge and Skills
Trying of new roles
Building of competence and self confidence