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REGION 14 STUDENTS TAKE INITIATIVE. They take ownership of learning by inquiring, setting goals, taking action, and consistently reflecting.
REGION 14 STUDENTS TAKE INITIATIVE. They take ownership of learning by inquiring, setting goals, taking action, and consistently reflecting.
If we provide students with consistent and meaningful opportunities to take ownership for their learning, assist them in the process as needed, and gradually release responsibility to them for their learning, they will develop the skill of "taking initiative."
If we provide students with consistent and meaningful opportunities to take ownership for their learning, assist them in the process as needed, and gradually release responsibility to them for their learning, they will develop the skill of "taking initiative."
I CAN TAKE INITIATIVE
I CAN TAKE INITIATIVE
Organize time to set goals and devise plans.
Grades PreK-2: I can use pictures or models to decide what to do next.
Grades 3-5: I can use resources to organize my time and next steps.
Grades 6-8: I can create a plan with manageable steps to reach my goals.
Grades 9-12: I can implement a realistic plan and adapt when necessary to achieve my goals.
Find and apply resources to identify solutions and manage projects.
Grades PreK-2: I can explore and use tools that work best for me.
Grades 3-5: I can choose appropriate resources to complete projects or tasks.
Grades 6-8: I can identify my objectives and apply the best resources to my learning.
Grades 9-12: I can evaluate my objectives and a variety of credible resources to find the best solutions for any challenge.
Ask questions to direct learning and self-advocate.
Grades PreK-2: I can recognize the need for help and ask a peer or a teacher.
Grades 3-5: I can ask for help after making independent attempts to solve a problem.
Grades 6-8: I can compose specific questions that are relevant to a task to support my learning.
Grades 9-12: I can formulate and investigate probing questions to further my learning.
Reflect to understand oneself, anticipate challenges, and drive self-improvement.
Grades PreK-2: I can try, even when things are difficult, and know I will eventually improve.
Grades 3-5: I can recognize when I may struggle and learn from my mistakes.
Grades 6-8: I can identify my strengths and areas for growth, set goals toward improvement, and seek support as needed.
Grades 9-12: I can apply my strengths and anticipate challenges to reach my current and future goals.
Resources for Families
Resources for Families
"Kids become happier adults when they learn how to overcome challenges and obstacles–to step up and take initiative and involve themselves in activities that are meaningful to them."
"By this age, many habits are already formed---both good and bad (productive and unproductive). But don't worry if your child is not yet showing initiative. Their brains are still developing, so it’s a perfect time to learn behaviors that will contribute to a life time of success."
"Reinforcing their help with something as simple as a thank you is important."
"You wait around for someone to tell you to do it, or you think it's someone else's responsibility. You think it's up to them. But, what if "them" is YOU?"
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