What Makes an Expert Learner?

6th GradeEducation56 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the characteristics of an expert learner.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Kids talk about Growth Mindset and Becoming Expert Learners

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

Guided Notes

11 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When facing new challenges, expert learners set a goal, do their best, and keep trying.

  • Expert learners view mistakes as opportunities for growth and use them as momentum to keep going.

  • Expert learners don't give up easily and know they can try different ways to figure things out or ask for help.

Practice

17 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe three characteristics of an expert learner based on what the kids in the video said.

Teacher Guide

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