COSTA ARTHUR

Arthur Costa quotes:

"We should design curriculum where students do not have an answer or the answer is not immediately known."

"Teach students how to behave when they don't have the answer."

"Are we preparing students for tests or for the test of life."


Arthur Costa, Nov. 3, 2010, Video conference, start video at 11:50.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5eOm1-7mxw
Follow along with article in front flap of binder.

Video Section 1: Time: 11.50 - 59.09
Topics covered: 5 Thoughts for a more thought-full curriculum, Theme 1: Learning to think (ESCCT-Skillful Thinking), Habits of Mind
Resources:
Excellent Resource:
http://www.instituteforhabitsofmind.com/

Poster (all 16 with icons)
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/nclb/2010wc/Habits_of_Mind_Summary.pdf

Posters. (one for each habit)
http://www.habitsofmind.org/sites/default/files/HOM_Posters.pdf

Video Section 2: Time: 59:09 - 1:01.01
Topics covered: Thinking to learn (Theme 2)


Video Section 3: Time 1:01.01 - 1:17.01
Topics covered: Thinking about Thinking (ESCCT & Costa flip theme 3 & 4 positions) TAPS - neat mnemonic, Think Aloud Problem Solving

Video Section 4: Time 1:17.01 - 1:21.01
Topics covered: Thinking Together (ESCCT & Costa flip theme 3 & 4 positions)

Video Section 5: Time: 1:21.01 -
Topics covered: Think Big