OWL Habits of Work and Learning
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At OWL, we don't just talk about how we would like students to interact and develop their social and emotional learning, we actively teach it every day. Our lessons are based on the following 5 traits: INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, RESPONSIBILITY, COLLABORATION and STEWARDSHIP.
(Open World Learning Community Habits of Work & Learning)
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Integrity: I can do what is right.
I can advocate for myself and others.
I can stand up and speak out for what is right, even if no one else does.
I can tell the truth.
I tell the whole truth.
I can imagine myself succeeding.
I believe in myself.
I can do my own work and I give credit for work that is not mine.
I take credit for my own work and give credit to others for theirs.
I can be curious.
I keep my mind curious.
I can treat myself and others kindly.
I can open my heart, treating myself and others with compassion.
Perseverance: I can keep trying.
I can stay focused on my work even when things are difficult.
I continue to work through difficult tasks.
I can accept constructive feedback and use it to revise my work.
I accept feedback and revise my work and thinking.
I can strive to produce high quality work.
I always strive to produce high quality work.
I can complete long-term projects.
I continue in a long-term course of action until I complete my goal.
I can rise to meet new challenges and try new things.
I try new things and take necessary risks.
Responsibility: I can do my job.
I can come to class on time, organized and prepared to learn every day.
I come to class on time, organized and prepared to learn every day.
I listen to and follow instructions, using my class time productively to meet deadlines.
I do the things I am supposed to do on time without being told or reminded.
I ask for help when I need it.
I have the courage to ask questions.
I can control my body and language.
I conduct myself in a professional manner.
I can reflect on my own actions and how they affect myself and others.
I can predict and reflect on how my own actions affect myself and others, accepting responsibility and making amends for my errors.
Collaboration: I can cooperate.
I can work with anyone.
I accept personal differences and can work with anyone.
I can share my ideas and listen to others.
I can contribute my own ideas and solicit the ideas of others.
I can perform a variety of roles in a group.
I take ownership for my role in groups and perform a variety of roles.
I can cooperate in working towards group goals.
I can work actively and cooperatively with others to achieve group goals.
I can respect all voices.
I honor all voices and create opportunities for everyone to speak.
Stewardship: I can make a difference.
I can take personal responsibility for shared space and materials.
I can take initiative to care for our classroom and our school community.
I can be a role model for my peers.
I can serve as a mentor for other students.
I can make a positive impact on my school and my community.
I ensure that my community and the world are better places than they were when I arrived.
I can reflect on the long-term effects of my actions.
I can create a positive legacy for future generations.