Like all districts, we are responsible for our students achieving state
standards, and we have integrated these standards with our thinking skills
and Habits of Mind. The various learning objectives are nested within
the units of study so that students learn skills, processes, and Habits of
364 Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind
FIGURE 22.1
Ta h o m a S c h o o l D i s t r i c t O u t c o m e s a n d I n d i c a t o r sSource: Tahoma School District No. 409,Tahoma,Washington. Copyright © Tahoma School District.
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I. Self-Directed Learners
•Set goals
•Show persistence- Make effective decisions
- Evaluate work
•Use time effectively - Strive for improvement
II. Collaborative Workers
•Contribute to shared vision - Demonstrate flexibility
- Show empathy and respect
•Listen actively - Are accountable
- Build on other people’s
thinking
III. Effective Communicators
•Communicate with clarity and
precision- Deliver information effectively
and in multiple formats - Interact with globally diverse
audiences
•Listen,interpret,and evaluate
IV. Community Contributors
•Consider global perspectives- Demonstrate personal, social,
and civic responsibility
•Respect and value diversity - Enhance the environment
- Engage in community service
V. Quality Producer s - Develop and/or utilize criteria
•Aspire to exceed expectations
•Skillfully use tools,resources,
and technology - Demonstrate accuracy and
precision - Create aesthetically pleasing
work
VI. Complex Thinkers - Imagine, create, and innovate
- Recognize and appreciate
humor
•Gather,filter,and synthesize
information - Access multiple problem-
solving strategies
•Reflect on and apply past
learning to new experiences
•Generate questions to deepen
understanding
•Explore and take risks