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If I use the Tool of Sharing Behaviour then I will not only increase my own learning but I will help others.

What is Sharing Behaviour?

  • helping others
  • contributing to learning
  • communicating
  • cooperating

How is Sharing Behaviour used?

  • offering to help
  • listening carefully
  • asking questions
  • encouraging others to participate
  • accepting responsibility for activity

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Working Memory : To use memory processes effectively.

What is Working Memory?

  • remembering something
  • the ability to manipulate information inside your head
  • similar to a control tower for airplanes
  • a space to put together ideas

How is Working Memory used?

  • mathematical computations
  • mental work
  • focus on one subject
  • blocking distractions
  • recalling information and hanging on to it while I do the task
  • adding to what I already know 
  • deciding how I will put all the new things I have learned into my memory for later
  •            recall when I need them.

If I use the Building Block of Working Memory then I will be able to put together ideas.



Feeling of Competence

To seek deep, personal value in learning experiences that energize thinking and behaviour and leads to greater commitment and success. If I use the tool of Feeling of Competence then I will feel confident in my ability to learn new things.

What is Feeling of Competence?

  • high self-esteem
  • feeling good about myself
  • pride in my achievements

How is Feeling of Competence used?

  • participating
  • willingness to commit and take risks
  • being positive and assertive


Feeling of Challenge

To seek deep, personal value in learning experiences that energizes thinking and behaviour and leads to greater commitment and success. If I use the Tool of Feeling of Challenge then I will find new learning experiences exciting and rewarding.

What is Feeling of Challenge?

  • to dare
  • to be brave
  • to prove yourself
  • to willingly venture into new territory

How is Feeling of Challenge used?

  • motivate yourself with positive thinking
  • visualize success
  • positive self-talk
  • overcoming fear by asking for support from a trusted person
  • relieving anxiety by relaxing


Problem Identification

To experience a sense of imbalance automatically and define its cause when something interferes with successful learning.

What is Problem Identification?

  • a recognition that something is wrong
  • noticing a need
  • seeing a conflict

How is Problem Identification done?

  • stop, look, listen
  • recognize the feeling of imbalance
  • noticing issues in environment
  • clearly define the problem

If I use the Building Block of Problem Identification then I will be able to recognize problems and direct my energy towards solving them.



Space and Time Concepts

To understand and use information about space and time that is important in almost all learning. If I use the Building Block of Space and Time Concepts then I will be able to meet deadlines.

What are Space and Time Concepts?

  • openness, empty, can be filled
  • dimensions that can be measured
  • time sun, hours, minutes, seconds
  • width, height depth, distance
  • time is the fourth dimension
  • direction, size

How are Space and Time Concepts done?

  • time critical to organization and planning
  • organizing space for activity
  • past, present, future
  • understanding size and order
  • determine where and how long it will take me to do a task



Thought Integration

To combine pieces of information into complete thoughts and hold onto them while needed. If I use the Building Block of Thought Integration then I will take ideas from many areas and combine them to have a better result. 

What is Thought Integration?

  • building on thoughts

  • immediate reaction

  • revising, expanding on concepts

  • take ideas that do not seem connected, combining them into one seamless idea

  • have picture in mind and then develop details

How is Thought Integration done?

  • making decisions

  • to perform basic tasks

  • visualizing concept

  • creative problem solving



Making Comparisons

To discover similarities and differences automatically among some parts of the learning experience.

What is Making Comparisons ?

  • sorting by color, size, cost, value
  • seeing which one is better or bigger
  • checking the matter or mass
  • comparing pros and cons
  • noting similarities and differences

How is Making Comparisons done?

  • measuring equipment
  • make a list of likes, differences
  • judge the results
  • see which one is better, or worse, or bigger
  • deciding what would be the best
  • quality, quantity

Inner Meaning

To seek deep, personal value in learning experiences that energizes thinking and behavior and leads to greater commitment and success. If I use the Tool of Inner Meaning then I will find it easier to take interest in learning.

What is Inner Meaning?

  • meaning past the surface

  • meaning on the inside

  • spirit within

  • purpose

How is Inner Meaning used?

  • finding reasons to learn other than just 'for marks'

  • visualization

  • listening

  • taking interest

  • looking for ways learning is important or useful

  • applying learning to life


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Planning

To prepare and use an organized approach in the learning experience. If I use the Building Block of Planning then I am more likely to eliminate the potential for problems and achieve my goal.

What is Planning?

  • sequence of steps to proceed to a goal
  • an organized way of developing something
  • a mentality
  • preparation for future events
  • organising thoughts

How is Planning done?

  • list items, obstacles, supplies
  • ask for clarification
  • execute activities
  • eliminating or compensating for problems
  • creating a schedule, timetable or agenda
  • drafting a rough copy, sketch or flowchart

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Exploration

To search systematically for information needed in the learning experience. If I use the Building Block of Exploration then I will have all the information I need to begin my task.

What is Exploration?

  • going places

  • being adventurous

  • learning new things

  • discovering

  • not being afraid

  • expanding knowledge

  • seeking

  • looking into

  • knowledge

How is Exploration done?

  • physical and mental activities

  • research by finding information

  • ordered steps

  • ask questions

  • take notes then applied


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To seek deep, personal value in learning experiences that energises thinking and behaviour and leads to greater commitment and success. If I use the tool of Self Regulation then I will think about what I need to do next and follow through.

What is Self Regulation?

  • following rules

  • being orderly

  • my own rules

  • laws that are important to follow

  • Understand and manage behaviour, emotions and thoughts 

How is Self Regulation used?

  • stop, think, go

  • writing down my own rules

  • keeping my stuff organized

  • develop good habits

  • looking for ways to be more efficient

  • pacing myself

  • pay attention to how I am feeling and making good choices

  • Focus on a task and refocus attention