2024 №2 / Hard thinking about soft skills
Hard thinking about soft skills
Authors: Costa L., Arthur Kallick, Bena
DOI: 10.62670/2308-7668.2024.48.2.001
Source: Issue: vol. 48 No. 2: 28 June 2024
Publisher: PE "Center of Excellence"
Document type: Review article
Abstract
In this article, the authors define the habits of mind and offer their descriptions. They are presented as a set of 16 dispositions that act as an amplifier of effective thinking skills. Explaining the nature of each habit, authors also consider ways of its acquisition. The conclusion discusses the benefits of these skills to school culture.
Key words: dispositions, the Habits of Mind, effective thinking, soft skills
References
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3. Costa, A. & Kallick, B. (2014) Disposition: Reframing teaching and learning. Thousand Oaks CA: Corwin.