How you Learn

1.    I must feel "okay"

1. • Neither hungry, lonely, sleepy, sick, nor distracted from my goals

   • Not stressing about if I'm right or wrong, or if people will judge me

2.   The learning means something to me

1. • The content is relevant to the real world and my interests

   • I have autonomy over how I approach my learning

3.    I am an active learner

1. • I ask questions of my learning community to help us all dive deeper

   • I take ownership over my own understanding

4.    I explore my "growth zone"

1. • I actively seek opportunities to apply my learning to new situations

   • The learning challenges me or makes me feel something new

5.    I have access to support

1. • I make good use of the practice time provided in class

   • I am able to learn from my mistakes and participate in revisions

6.   I use my learning

1. • I can apply my learning

   • I can reteach to peers or present

7.    I have time to reflect

1. • I ask myself "what did I learn?" after every class

   • I ask myself "where am I stuck?" after every class

8.    I can plan my next steps between classes

1. • I can anticipate what we will work on next class

   • I can develop a plan of attack to keep moving forward