A Good Learner Is Someone Who...
- actively participates.
- always tries.
- analyzes new information and contrasts it with what they already know.
- asks questions, any questions.
- begins with being present--physically, mentally. Knows how he/she learns best and is creative.
- cares about the material.
- cares about what they are learning.
- comes prepared.
- could think critically.
- doesn't just study for an exam or for a grade.
- enjoys learning.
- has "academic empathy."
- has a personal interest in the subject matter.
- has active listening, thinks and responds.
- has frustrations and asks a lot of questions.
- incorporates new knowledge into daily life, activities, and other courses.
- interacts with other students.
- is a good listener, loves what he/she is learning.
- is a listener, really listens--retains what is being said and is willing to ask questions.
- is able to access resources--in and out of the classroom.
- is able to question their own beliefs.
- is an active listener, comes up with a question beyond what they have learned in class.
- is aware of when they don't understand and able to communicate that to the teacher.
- is creative--able to challenge assumed knowledge.
- is curious.
- is enthusiastic about learning. You don't have to be smart.
- is interested in the material and motivated to learn as much as they can about it.
- is motivated and willing to learn always more.
- is not afraid to ask questions and question the teacher.
- is open to new and different ideas.
- is open to taking risks, exploring, playing. It's more about the process than the product.
- is open-minded.
- is proactive and responsible for their own learning. Finds out what they need to know and how it fits into their life.
- is respectful and tolerant of new ideas and information.
- is willing to be taught.
- is willing to put in the effort to learn.
- is willing to take a risk.
- is willing to work hard.
- knows what she/he is looking for in the chosen course--something in particular that attracts him/her.
- listens carefully.
- listens intently and can make the material interesting for themselves.
- listens to information and figures out what it means in your life and respects what it means to others.
- listens, even if they disagree.
- makes full use of class time.
- never stops learning.
- remembers to do the homework and asks for help when they don't understand.
- reviews class notes regularly.
- should be very curious, aware and focused on his/her mission.
- tries to apply what they are learning.
- tries to cultivate "beginner's mind".
