No one can teach you how to think,

you must motivate yourself to learn how to learn!

Know the percentages! We retain:
10% of what we read
20% of what you hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we talk about with others
80% of what we experience personally
95% of what we teach to others

QUALITIES OF A GOOD STUDENT

Todays students are tomorrows leaders of a country and the qualities of the student clearly
determine the students bright future and carrier path. So, who is a good student? What are the
qualities of a good student? Historically, the term student referred anyone who learns
something. However, the recent definition of a student is anyone who attends school, college,
or university.
Again, what are the good qualities of a student? Based on my personal experience and
research, I list down the qualities of a good student.
(1) Attitude: Basically, a good student possesses the ability and willingness to learn new
subjects even the subjects are not interesting.
(2) Academic skills: Acquiring academic skills is the most important quality of a good student.
Ability to read comprehensively, to write effectively, to speak fluently, and to communicate
clearly are the key areas in which a good student must be proficient. Having a good handle in all
these areas will make a student to shine in a class.
(3) Ability: A good student has the ability to apply the results of his or her learning in to a

creative way and achieve the goals.

(4) Perceptiveness: How well a student can interpret and perceive meanings from a
conversation greatly determines the quality of a good. A good student always perceives right
meaning from conversations, but an average student often misunderstands the original thoughts
of a speaker or writer and derives a wrong conclusion.
(5) Self-Discipline: Discipline in managing the time is an important factor that every good
student must possess. Often times, delaying the tasks, such as writing assignments, reading
text books, etc, may negatively impact the ability of a student to achieve the goals.
(6) Understanding rather than memorizing concepts: A lot of surveys suggest students must
understand the concepts rather than just memorizing them. The memorized facts and theories
will stay in students memory until they leave school, college, or university. Once out of school,
the students will totally forget the core concepts that they learned. Therefore, it is essential a
good student understand the concepts.
ccountability, Responsibility, Dependability, and Self-discipline

Having a clear understanding of the expectations and requirements that come with ones role as
a student

Working hard to fulfill those expectations and requirements

Recognizing liability for ones conduct

Understanding ones role relative to other students, faculty, staff and administrators

Includes: being able to prioritize tasks and complete them in a timely manner; dealing with
competing obligations, and managing multiple roles (within the environment of the
college/university as well as between school life, personal life, and social life)

Purpose and Motivation

Recognizing ones role (in your family, at your college/institution, etc.) and how this fits into ones
short-term and long-term plans

Knowing that there is value in ones efforts

Pushing oneself to the next level of growth, academically and socially

Includes: goal setting; requesting and taking feedback in a positive manner; reflecting on failure
and success, and, when necessary, re-evaluating goals

 The following Twelve Traits of Character are emphasized to all

students in the Mifflin County School District:
Adaptability

Be ready and willing to adjust as necessary to the changes in people and

circumstances that arise in daily life.

Compassion

Show kindness and concern for others in distress by offering help

whenever possible.

Contemplation

Think things through with proper care before taking action.

Courage

Face difficulty or danger and express your beliefs even if you are afraid.

Honesty

Be truthful in all you do and never deceive, steal, or take advantage of

the trust of others.

Initiative

Take responsible action on your own, without prompting from others.

Loyalty

Show others that you are faithful and dependable when you have a
commitment to them.

Optimism

Strive to be hopeful and positive in your beliefs about yourself, others,

and the future.

Perseverance

Continue to work hard and persist toward the goal even when obstacles
and difficulties arise.

Respect

Show consideration and regard for yourself, others, and the world
around you.

Responsibility

Demonstrate that you consider yourself to be accountable for your

actions and that you follow through on your commitments.

Trustworthines Show others by your actions that you are reliable and believable and
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deserving of their confidence.

Character traits will be emphasized to all students in Mifflin

County School District in the following sequence:
Successful students attend classes regularly. They are on time.
They listen and train themselves to pay attention. If they miss
a session, they feel obligated to let the instructor know why
before class begins, if possible, and their excuses are
legitimate and reasonable. They make sure they get all missed
assignments (by contacting the instructor or another student),
and understand specifically what was covered in class.
Successful students take responsibility for themselves and
their actions.

 Successful students take advantage of extra credit

opportunities when offered. They demonstrate that they care
about their grades and are willing to work to improve them.
They often do the optional (and frequently challenging)
assignments that many students avoid.

Successful students are attentive in class. They don't talk,

read, or stare out windows. In other words, they are polite and
respectful, even if they get a little bored. They also participate
in class even if their attempts are a bit clumsy and difficult.
They ask questions that the instructor knows many other
students may also have.

Successful students see their instructors before or after class

or during office hours about grades, comments on their
papers, and upcoming tests. Successful students end up at
their instructor's office door at least once during the semester.
They'll go out of their way to find the instructor and engage in
meaningful conversation. These students demonstrate to the
instructor that they are active participants in the learning
process and that they take the job of being a student seriously.

Successful students turn in assignments that look neat and

sharp. They take the time to produce a final product that looks
good, and reflects of a care and pride in their work. Successful
students seem driven to complete their assignments. All work
and assignments are turned in, even if some of their responses
are not brilliant.

Threeprinciplesofeducation
Thus,withthehelpofProfessorsBarzunandStearns,wecanidentifythreebasic
principlesofschooling.Itshould:
Preparestudentsforthefuture
focusonmeaningfulunderstanding
berealisticinitsexpectations
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
~ John Dewey

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