Adaptability

Performance Indicators

An adaptable person...

• is metacognitive

• is flexible with their thinking

• is open to change

• persists through obstacles

• adapts to challenging or new situations

• understands that there are several ways to approach a problem

• experiments - tries different approaches to problems/solutions

• is “current” (ex. Uses IPhone instead of flip phone)

• sees opportunity where others see failure

• balances diverse views to reach solutions

• changes direction when needed or when things aren’t going as planned

• is dynamic in thinking and action

• is resourceful - have a contingency plan

• is optimistic when faced with an obstacle

• has a Growth Mindset

• Adjusts well to new environments, responsibilities, and expectations.

• is willing to review ideas and plans as more information becomes available and new ideas surface

• Understands and appreciates different views on a problem or solution

• Persists when obstacles arise and uses their problem-solving skills to make adjustments

Overarching Understandings

• Adaptable thinkers’ minds are flexible, open to change, and persist through obstacles.

• Adaptable thinkers identify several ways to solve a problem, are curious, will experiment, and can balance diverse views to reach solutions.

• Adaptable thinkers see opportunity where others see failures and change direction when things aren't going as planned.

• Adaptable thinkers are resourceful and are dynamic in thinking and action.

• Adaptable thinkers are open to change based on additional information or reasoning, even if these challenge their beliefs.

• Instead of giving up, people who persist apply strategies to help them stick with it.

• People need to decide whether persisting in worth pursuing. They understand the benefits and recognize the values of persisting.

Overarching Essential Questions

• What else can I try when I get stuck?

• How many different ways can I solve this problem?

• When and why should I change my thinking and actions?

• How does stepping back and looking at the big picture open my mind to new ideas?

• How would someone else approach this problem?

• Have I considered multiple perspectives?

• In what other ways might I think about this? What is another perspective?

• Why is it so important that I work to complete this task? What are the consequences if I do or do not complete the task?

• Would my time and efforts be better applied elsewhere? Is this worth my persistence?