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Intellectual character : what it is, why it matters, and how to get it

"In Intellectual Character, Ritchhart introduces the concept of intellectual character and explores how a "dispositional" view of intelligence - focusing on dispositions such as curiosity, skepticism, and open-mindedness - departs from traditional abilities-based views of what it means to be smart. Drawing on research of classroom practice, the author examines how teachers go about establishing a classroom culture that promotes the thinking dispositions they value. He offers detailed examples from individual classrooms to describe how teachers establish norms and create a foundation for thinking early in the school year. Exploring the role of routines for thinking and the uses of language as a tool for thinking, Ritchhart looks at how teachers can effectively prompt, prime, and pattern students' thinking." "Moving beyond merely reporting research findings, Ritchhart reveals ways that educators can make the development of students' intellectual character a reality in the settings in which they work. He provides a wealth of practical exercises, questions, strategies, and advice to help teachers, administrators, and parents explore what it means to teach for intellectual character."--Jacket
eBook, English, ©2002
Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, ©2002
1 online resource (xxx, 303 pages) : illustrations
9780787966126, 9781280409547, 9786610409549, 0787966126, 1280409541, 6610409544
51209946
Part 1: The case for intellectual character
Failing at smart: or what's an education for?
Rethinking smart: the idea of intellectual character
Acting smart: how thinking dispositions close the ability-action gap
Part 2: Fostering intellectual character in our schools
First days, first steps: initiating a culture of thinking
Thinking routines: creating the spaces and structures for thinking
Language and thinking: prompting, priming, and patterning
Thought-full environments: sustaining a culture of thinking
Part 3: Moving toward the ideal of intellectual character
Beyond technique: where teaching for intellectual character begins
Three lessons: what to keep in mind about teaching for intellectual character
Some practical advice: how to get started teaching for intellectual character
English