Marlborough Mindset R.Parish June 2016
To introduce/further understanding of Growth Mindset Marlborough Mindset Aims of today: To introduce/further understanding of Growth Mindset To share what your children have learnt To show how we will develop this further R.Parish June 2016
Fixed Mindset – focus on judgements Marlborough Mindset What is Growth Mindset? Carol Dweck Fixed Mindset – focus on judgements Growth Mindset - focus is on improvement Positive thinking High expectations Not mistakes – learning steps R.Parish June 2016
How will this ethos benefit children? Marlborough Mindset How will this ethos benefit children? Resilient learners Self belief/esteem Creates a positive learning environment Supporting each other Deepening own knowledge Self evaluate Identifying own areas to develop Identifying strengths and celebrating them Increased work ethic Strategies to overcome challenges Progress in their own learning – regardless of ability Impact on behaviour Life-long skills and behavioural traits established R.Parish June 2016
Whole school approach – assemblies, playground, sports, classroom Marlborough Mindset How will we achieve this? Language of learning Whole school approach – assemblies, playground, sports, classroom Displays – around school and in class Resources – in school and online Feedback – verbally and written (including reports) Celebrating endeavour and a growth mindset Adults at school and home modelling growth mindset R.Parish June 2016
R.Parish June 2016
R.Parish June 2016
October INSET introduced Growth Mindset Marlborough Mindset This year… October INSET introduced Growth Mindset Staff began implementing Growth Mindset language and displays into class Working party established to look at developing Growth Mindset in all areas of the school including reports Working with children to take ownership of Growth Mindset to establish Marlborough Mindset R.Parish June 2016
Displayed around the school Fed into reports Marlborough Mindset Marlborough Mindset Assemblies Learning Pit Taken ownership Child speak Displayed around the school Fed into reports R.Parish June 2016
Marlborough Mindset I’m a WINNER! I CAN do this! Learn, learn, learn! I am so proud of myself for jumping in and not giving up. It was worth it! I CAN do this! I may be scared, uncomfortable or worried about this challenge but I’m going to take deep breaths and believe in myself. Marlborough Mindset Learning down here! Learn, learn, learn! This is where I really concentrate and look around for help from my friends or adults Bring it on! I love a challenge. I’m going to throw myself into it because this is how I learn! Let’s do this! I’m not giving up, even if it’s tough. I will persevere.
Marlborough Mindset Long term benefits Progress in learning is accelerated for all members of our school community. Parents are fully engaged in the process and have a real understanding and belief in the approach we are taking. Life-long skills and behavioural traits are established which benefit all stakeholders and the wider community. R.Parish June 2016
Continue to embed language and philosophy into school Marlborough Mindset Next steps… Continue to embed language and philosophy into school To create a children’s Marlborough Mindset working party To develop mindfulness opportunities for children R.Parish June 2016
Use Mindset language wherever possible Marlborough Mindset How you can help Use Mindset language wherever possible Discuss and praise the way they have learnt rather than just the outcome R.Parish June 2016
Marlborough Mindset From Carol Dweck’s book, MindSet: The New Psychology of Success, pages 205 – 206 Every word and action from parent to child sends a message. Tomorrow, listen to what you say to your kids and tune in to the messages you're sending. Are they messages that say: You have permanent traits and I'm judging them? Or are they messages that say you’re a developing person and I'm interested in your development? How do you use praise? Remember that praising children's intelligence or talent, tempting as it is, sends a fixedmindset message. It makes their confidence and motivation more fragile. Instead, try to focus on the processes they used their strategies, effort, or choices. Practice working the process praise into your interactions with your children. Watch and listen to yourself carefully when your child messes up. Remember that constructive criticism is feedback that helps the child understand how to FIX something. It's not feed back that labels or simply excuses the child. At the end of each day, write down the constructive criticism (and the process praise) you've given your kids. Parents often set goals their children can work toward. Remember that having innate talent is not a goal. Expanding skills and knowledge is. Pay careful attention to the goals you set for your children. R.Parish June 2016
Marlborough Mindset Praise EFFORT not outcome DO. Use words that encourage: Wow! Look at that! Tell me about it. Show me more. How did you do that? Let‛s see what you did. How do you feel about it? How did you work that out? I see that you __________ (be specific) That looks like it took a lot of effort. What do you plan to do next? That looks like it took so much work. Are you pleased with what you did? How many ways did you try it before it turned out the way you wanted it? R.Parish June 2016
Marlborough Mindset DON’T. Use labels that judge Smart. Pretty. Lovely. Good. Intelligent. Cute. Great. Quick. Right. Clever. Amazing. Fast. Best. Beautiful. The best. Better than…(another person) R.Parish June 2016
Marlborough Mindset DO. Use mindset growing conversations “What did you struggle with today?” “This is hard, but this is fun, what should we do next?” “You can grow your intelligence” “You can learn. You can stretch. You can keep mastering new things” “I don’t think there’s anything better in the world than a child hearing from their peers, a parent or teacher the words, ‘You’ll get there’” Remember - praising kids’ ability lowered their IQ scores! “Do you label your kids? E.g. “This one is the artist and that one is the scientist.” Next time, remember that you’re not helping them – even though you may be praising them. R.Parish June 2016