From the Principal

Habits of Mind for Lifelong Learning

The teaching and learning philosophy of Lumen Christi Catholic College is to challenge students to ask big questions and for student to develop good habits of mind that would support them in their growth and lifelong learning.

Over 30 years ago, Art Kosta and Bena Kallick developed the Habits of Mind Framework describing and promoting good learning dispositions. Habits of mind can be used in many contexts to help students to work through the problems of school and life as they journey toward becoming lifelong learners.

The Habits of mind framework describes 16 elements thought and action.

As our senior students commence their trial HSC exams, it is a good time for all students and familes to think carefully about how they develop their learning across the years of school. The framework is not sequential, but for me a great place to start is with developing the habit of persistence. Kosta and Kallick tell us to “stick to it!” remain focused, find ways to clear blockages in your learning and don’t be discouraged by failure.

Sometimes, things don’t go to plan, but every mistake and setback has to be a learning experience too.

We wish all of our HSC students the very best for their trial exams.