1. According to the text, Classroom Habitudes: Teaching Habits and Attitudes for the 21st Century, why is the imagination described as “the foundation of all thinking”?
1. Imagination is the forefather of all thinking, because without imagination, people do not have knowledge and creativity. It is considered the foundation of all thinking, because of its ability to be unlimited. Imagination has no limitations; therefore, people are able to reflect on past moments and react on present moments without fear. A person’s imagination carves the path of our future, because an imagination is what creates our future. Without imagination we would never grow in our technology, music, clothes, or arts, because our knowledge would not have the opportunity …show more content…
The last time I sought knowledge simply for the pursuit of it, was oddly enough while eating watermelon early in the day. I LOVE watermelon! I especially love seedless watermelon, but I didn’t know how a seedless watermelon was produced; therefore, I researched to find my answer. I was very curious about this because it is the perfect time for watermelon, but in my book, watermelon is a key factor of happiness. Watermelon is my all-time favorite food and I find it very interesting how a fruit can be produced having seeds and not having seeds, as well as, is it still considered a fruit without seeds? Being able to be curios and seek answers to my questions allows, “curious brains [to be] active brains, and active brains become smart brains” (Maiers, 2012, p. 42). When I can grow in knowledge, I become a successful lifelong …show more content…
It is important to focus on the characteristics and actions of champion learners when introducing self-awareness, because knowing yourself as a learner is as equally as important as knowing who you are. The characteristics of champion learners help students develop their sense of self, by discovering their strengths and weaknesses, setting goals, taking action, and making clear decisions. When students become a champion learner they will obtain all the knowledge to achieve self-awareness. Focusing on the actions of a champion learner will allow students, “to make the best of their abilities, skills, and talents” (Maiers, 2012, p.
1. Imagination is the forefather of all thinking, because without imagination, people do not have knowledge and creativity. It is considered the foundation of all thinking, because of its ability to be unlimited. Imagination has no limitations; therefore, people are able to reflect on past moments and react on present moments without fear. A person’s imagination carves the path of our future, because an imagination is what creates our future. Without imagination we would never grow in our technology, music, clothes, or arts, because our knowledge would not have the opportunity …show more content…
The last time I sought knowledge simply for the pursuit of it, was oddly enough while eating watermelon early in the day. I LOVE watermelon! I especially love seedless watermelon, but I didn’t know how a seedless watermelon was produced; therefore, I researched to find my answer. I was very curious about this because it is the perfect time for watermelon, but in my book, watermelon is a key factor of happiness. Watermelon is my all-time favorite food and I find it very interesting how a fruit can be produced having seeds and not having seeds, as well as, is it still considered a fruit without seeds? Being able to be curios and seek answers to my questions allows, “curious brains [to be] active brains, and active brains become smart brains” (Maiers, 2012, p. 42). When I can grow in knowledge, I become a successful lifelong …show more content…
It is important to focus on the characteristics and actions of champion learners when introducing self-awareness, because knowing yourself as a learner is as equally as important as knowing who you are. The characteristics of champion learners help students develop their sense of self, by discovering their strengths and weaknesses, setting goals, taking action, and making clear decisions. When students become a champion learner they will obtain all the knowledge to achieve self-awareness. Focusing on the actions of a champion learner will allow students, “to make the best of their abilities, skills, and talents” (Maiers, 2012, p.