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