Qualities
Are you a good learner?
Think about these qualities:
| What makes a good learner? Which qualities do you have? A good learner: |
| Is organised (and takes care of all their resources) |
| Can break a task down into manageable steps |
| Can record information clearly |
| Reviews work regularly. |
| Comes prepared – has all the correct equipment. |
| Comes prepared – all assignment deadlines met. |
| Is able to access resources in and out of the classroom |
| Actively participates. |
| Always tries. |
| Makes full use of class time. |
| Enjoys learning. |
| Cares about what they are learning and thinks about how they are learning. |
| Has an interest in the subject matter |
| Is motivated to learn as much as they can about the subject matter. |
| Tries to cultivate “beginner’s mind”. |
| Has good research skills |
| Is curious. |
| Is willing to work hard. |
| Is willing to be taught. |
| Is respectful and tolerant of new ideas and information. |
| Doesn’t just study for an exam or for a grade. |
| Thinks critically. |
| Is able to question their own beliefs. |
| Is aware of when they don’t understand. |
| Is able to communicate what they don’t understand to the teacher |
| Asks questions, any questions. |
| Asks thoughtful, appropriate and well formulated questions |
| Is a listener, really listens–retains what is being said. |
| Is an active listener, comes up with a question beyond what they have learned in class. |
| Listens intently and can make the material interesting for themselves. |
| Listens, even if they disagree. |
| Interacts with other students. |
| Can work independently |
| Can work well in a team |
| Understands their strengths in learning |
| Evaluates their work |
| Works out appropriate strategies to improve their learning |
| Can set targets and evaluate progress towards them |
| Analyzes new information and contrasts it with what they already know. |
| Tries to apply what they are learning. |
| Incorporates new knowledge into daily life, activities, and other courses. |
| Knows how he/she learns best and is creative. |
| Is creative–able to challenge assumed knowledge. |
| Is open to taking risks, exploring, playing. |
| Is proactive and responsible for their own learning. |
| Perseveres |
| Work on problems that are hard for them |
| Learn from their mistakes |
| Remains humble |
| Never stops learning. |
