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Howard Gardner’s Five Minds

To prepare for this journal review Howard Gardner’s Five Minds for the Future. You will

specifically reflect on each competency within the source:

• A disciplined mind
• A synthesizing mind
• A creative mind
• A respectful mind
• An ethical mind

Throughout your program you have discussed, and will continue to discuss, the

importance of becoming a 21st century educator. Equally important is preparing your

students for being 21st-century learners. One way to do both is through reflective

guidance in what Howard Gardner describes as the “Five Minds for the Future

• According to Gardner (2008), the “Five Minds are competencies which young

people and the society need in the twenty-first century going forward”. For your

leadership journal, reflect on each of these competencies as a leader in early

childhood education.

Part 1: Content/Course Reflection (1 pt.)

• How will you prepare those children their families and the staff in your care in

each competency?, Be sure you provide specific details on each competency.

• If you were to add a sixth competency what would it be and why?

Part 2: Program/Personal Reflection (2 pts.)

• How does each competency influence you as a leader personally?, Be sure you

provide at least one example for each competency.

• How does your understanding of each of these competencies positively impact

your ability as a leader to evaluate curriculum materials and models and ensure

alignment with standards?,

Integrative and Critical Thinking Expectations (demonstrated within the

content of the journal):

• Connections to Experience (.5 point): Meaningfully synthesizes

connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework to deepen

understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view.

• Reflection and Self-Assessment (.5 point): Envisions a future self and

possibly makes plans that build on experiences that have occurred across

multiple and diverse contexts.,

Research and Resource Expectations:

Sources are not required for your journal assignments. However, if you need to cite

information, you must cite in APA format and include a reference page.

• Writing and Formatting Expectations:
• Professional Reflective Voice (.25 points): Journals may be written in a

less formal, but still professional voice (avoids casual language). First person

voice is encouraged.

• Organization (.25 points): Demonstrates logical progression of ideas.
• Syntax and Mechanics (.25 points): Writing displays meticulous

comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling,

grammar, and punctuation.

• APA Formatting (.25 points): Papers are formatted properly and all sources

(if used) are cited and referenced in APA style.

• Suggested Assignment Length: Three double-spaced pages, not including

title and reference pages.

Reference:

West, A. D. (Director). (2007, May 1). Howard Gardner’s “Five minds for the

future” [Television series episode]. In R. Isaacson (Executive Producer), The open

mind. PBS.

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