Abstract
Seven “habits of mind” — ways of thinking — create strong school cultures that invite new and veteran teachers into professional conversations to improve teaching. These habits are: remaining open to continuous learning; thinking about thinking; figuring things out; communicating; creating, imagining, and innovating; taking responsible risks; and persisting. Elliott Seif, Bena Kallick, and Arthur L. Costa have identified four school practices to nurture, improve and strengthen these habits of mind: teaching habits of mind language and behaviors, providing positive reinforcements and incentives for teacher growth/development, creating opportunities for deliberate practice, and developing professional development options.
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