Plano ISD Lifelong Learner Traits
1. Self-directed learners who
- accept and seek new challenges in learning.
- identify purpose, define courses of action, and follow through with a plan.
- apply prior knowledge and processes to construct new knowledge.
- access and utilize information from a variety of sources.
2. Effective communicators who
- express themselves clearly and concisely.
- listen attentively, receive, interpret, and respond to communication.
3. Complex thinkers who
- demonstrate creative thought.
- construct meaning, solve problems, make and evaluate decisions using a variety of thinking strategies.
4. Quality producers who
- evaluate and adjust work to reflect best effort.
- persevere to create products which achieve intended purposes.
5. Responsible citizens who
- demonstrate respect and concern for self and others.
- assume responsibility for own actions.
- understand and participate in the democratic process.
- demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
- cooperate with others.
6. Collaborative contributors who
- work with others, acknowledge and contribute ideas, suggestions, and effort.
- demonstrate the qualities of positive leadership.
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Last Update: January 26, 1997
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