Introduction to Habits of Mind for Student Success

Jan Connal conducted an Introduction to Habits of Mind event at San Diego City College where participants from San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, Cerritos College, San Diego Continuing Education, and Southwestern College learned about key Habits of Mind that students need to succeed in college, their career pursuits and their lives. The group was introduced to the educational theory behind Habits of Mind and then together explored the ways these Habits support a student’s sense of direction, focus, engagement and connection.  Participants also collaborated with others to develop classroom and workplace practices that could build these Habits and show students that they are valued, supported and cared about.