In the book, Teaching Students to Dig Deeper, ten college readiness traits are listed that I wish I had when I went to college. Here is the list of what my ideal thinkers are like (derived from Dr. David Conley's research on what incoming college freshmen need to know and be able to do when they get to college):
- Analytic thinkers break things down in to small parts that are easier to understand.
- Critical thinkers judge the information and choose the most worthy things to know.
- Creative thinkers seek solutions to problems by synthesizing what they know.
- Inquisitive thinkers are always learning new things about the world around them.
- Opportunistic thinkers take advantage of learning from people who know more.
- Flexible thinkers are willing to admit they are wrong, and resilient enough to keep at it.
- Open-minded thinkers will listen and observe but reserve judgment for later.
- Teachable thinkers are thirsty for knowledge and are actively seeking answers.
- Risk-taking thinkers aren't afraid of looking at things in a different way.
- Expressive thinkers know how to research their ideas and share their vision.
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