Scholarly Behavior

Observations

Thirsts for

knowledge

·      Develops a passion for a topic or discipline

·      Commits to test knowledge through persistence

·      keeps a list of unanswered questions

Asks good

questions

·      factual, analytical, evaluative

·      asks peers rather than just the teacher

·      formulates questions as reading or studying material

Brings Tools

·       materials

·       curiosity

·       embraces ambiguity and values effort

Sees from

Different Perspectives

·      intellectual empathy

·      researches ideas from varied resources, time periods, authors

·     evaluates information and research from different roles in society

Saves

Important

Information

·      keeps track of learning notebooks or journals

·      uses webbing and mind mapping to remember info.

·      prioritizes learning

Ponders

Big Ideas

·       thinks metaphorically and productively vs. reproductively

·      elaborates connections between facts and big ideas through divergent questioning

Exercises

the Intellect

·       prepares for lessons

·       participates in independent study

·       practices intellectual humility

·       practices integrity

·       assesses the value of the pursuit

·       perseveres

Access

Multiple

Resources

·      utilizes variety of resources, authors, editors and sources

·      uses multiple resources to create advanced level product

·      Scripts a vision of intellectual autonomy

·      Values intellectual stamina and tenacity

·      fosters a feeling of accomplishment and the idea of contributing