Information Literacy Mr. Stafford

Qualities of a Learner

Intellectual Traits

(a working definition of intellectual is guided by knowledge and rational thought
rather than by emotion and experience)


§ Intellectual Humility (vs. Intellectual Arrogance)

§ Intellectual Courage (vs. Intellectual Cowardice)

§ Intellectual Empathy (vs. Intellectual Narrow-mindedness)

§ Intellectual Autonomy (vs. Intellectual Conformity)

§ Intellectual Integrity(vs. Intellectual Hypocrisy)

§ Intellectual Perseverance (vs. Intellctual Laziness)

§ Confidence in Reason (vs. Distrust of Reason and Evidence)

§ Fairmindedness (vs. Intellectual Unfairness)


Adapted from: Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder, The Minature Guide
to Critical Thinking published by The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2008.

Dispositions

(temperament, dominant qualities of an individual, individual behaviors, attitudes)


§ Display initiative and engagement

§ Demonstrate confidence and self-direction

§ Demonstrate creativity

§ Maintain a critical stance

§ Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility when pursuing new knowledge and understanding

§ Display emotional resilience

§ Display persistence

§ Demonstrate productivity

§ Demonstrate leadership when working with others

§ Show social responsibility

§ Demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team


Adapted from: Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
published by the American Association of School Librarians, 2008.

Responsibilities


§ Respect intellectual property rights and follow ethical and legal guidelines when gathering and using information

§ Seek alternative perspectives and a variety of viewpoints

§ Consider regional and global perspectives

§ Contribute to an exchange of ideas in a learning community

§ Use information technology responsibly

§ Connect new understanding to the real world

§ Use valid information and reasoned conclusions to make decisions

§ Respect the principles of intellectual freedom

§ Apply new understanding, and skills in the pursuit of personal growth

§ Practice safe behaviors in personal electronic communication


Adapted from: Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
published by the American Association of School Librarians, 2008.