A Scholar …

THIRSTS FOR MORE KNOWLEDGE

·        Develops a passion for a topic or discipline

·        Commits to test knowledge through experience and persistence 

·        Keeps a list of unanswered questions for future investigations

ASKS GOOD QUESTIONS

·        Learns to ask questions that are factual, analytical, and evaluative

·        Asks questions of peers rather than just the teacher

·        Formulates questions about the material while reading and studying

·        Keeps a list of unanswered questions

BRINGS TOOLS

·        Brings materials to class

·        Possesses insatiable curiosity and a willingness to take risks

·        Embraces ambiguity and values effort

SEES FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

·        Develops intellectual empathy (reasons from the premises, assumptions, and ideas 

          of others)

·        Researches ideas from different authors, time periods, and/or historians

·        Evaluates research from different roles in society

SAVES IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·        Keeps track of learning in notebooks or journals

·        Uses mind mapping, webbing, or other methods to remember information

·        Prioritizes and summarizes learning experiences

PONDERS BIG IDEAS

·        Thinks metaphorically and productively vs. reproductively

·        Elaborates on connections between facts and big ideas through divergent 

          questioning

·        Differentiates facts, concepts, and the rules that govern them

EXERCISES THE INTELLECT

·        Prepares for lessons

·        Participates in independent study

·        Practices intellectual humility (not pretentiousness)

·        Practices integrity

·        Assesses the value of the pursuit

·        Perseveres (commits to the struggle)

ACCESSES MULTIPLE RESOURCES

·        Utilizes primary and secondary sources

·        Researches a topic from a variety of authors or editors and sources

·        Utilizes a variety of resources including multimedia resources to develop advanced 

          level products

SETS GOALS

·        Scripts a vision of intellectual autonomy

·        Values intellectual stamina and tenacity

·        Fosters a feeling of accomplishment and the idea of making a contribution

Key Questions Scholars use....

*Language of the Discipline

*Details

*Characteristics

*Traits

*Types

*Functions

*Kinds

*Attributes

*Influence

*Origin

*Conditions

*Purpose

*Possibilities

*Significance

*Value

*Patterns

*Trends

*Ethics

*Rules

*Big ideas

*Relate over time

*Relate to other disciplines

*Perspectives

*Unanswered questions

adapted from Linda Krauser

Denton ISD Gifted and Talented/EXPO Page