Thursday, January 15, 2009

How are Habits formed?

What do you think? How are these habits formed?

I think, to a large part, libraries are critical places for forming lifelong learning habits, particularly beginning with young children.

I'm grateful my mom took me to the library as a youngster.

My Habits?

Habit 2: I accept responsibility for my own learning. Who else will do that for you?
Habit 7 1/2: I also love playing! But play less often as I get older...

Habit 3: View problems as challenges? Depends what the problem is. Eventually I see problems as challenges, but it takes me some time.

7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

Habit 1: Begin with the end in mind
Habit 2: Accept responsibility for your own learning
Habit 3: View problems as challenges
Habit 4: Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
Habit 5: Create your own learning toolbox
Habit 6: Use technology to your advantage
Habit 7: Teach/mentor others
Habit 7 ½: Play