The 5Cs and the Habit of Mind, Ownership
The 5Cs: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Citizenship/Stewardship, and the Habit of Mind of Ownership
Communication
- I take turns talking and listening.
- I speak clearly and loudly.
- I use images, drawings, props, writing, numbers, technology, and/or other tools.
- I look at my partner/audience
- I listen carefully to my partner or the speaker
Collaboration
- I complete work on time
- I help the team
- I listen to the ideas of others
- I share ideas with the team
Creativity
- I think of ideas for a project
- I help improve the team’s ideas
- I try again when an idea doesn’t work
Critical Thinking
- I explain why we are doing a project or lesson
- I explain my idea and say why it is a good one
- I use feedback to improve work
- I ask questions to help me understand
- I use information from other places (research)
Citizenship/ Stewardship
- I take care of myself and my belongings
- I care for my classmates
- I take care of my classroom
- I take care of my school
- I resolve my conflicts peacefully.
Ownership
- I take ownership of my own learning
- I take ownership of my own behavior
- I create personal learning goals