Changing the Way We Think about Growing Mindset Changing the Way We Think about Growing

Agenda Workshop supports district’s strategic plan Choose your way of thinking Definitions of a Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Roles that kids believe about themselves U Tube Video Questions Sayings for classrooms-Brainstorm list Practices that support a growth mindset- students, teachers Talk about heroes

What is your mindset? I prefer success vs. I prefer challenge I feel smart when I am learning vs. I feel smart when I am flawless I am not afraid of failing vs. I fear failure I love to be praised for my talents vs. I love to be praised for my efforts

Mindset Mindset affects the way people view themselves and their interactions with others. People exercise either a growth or fixed mindset. A growth mindset involves effort, risk taking, resilience, change, and courage. A fixed mindset involves safety, proving, validation, comparisons, and reputation. We can have growth mind sets in certain areas and fixed mindsets in others.

Fixed Mindset People born with a fixed mind set believe that talents are determined at birth. They guard themselves against situations when the feel the need to prove their personal worth. Challenges are viewed negatively instead of an opportunity for personal growth

Fixed Traits List 3 fixed traits- smart, thin,beautiful, lazy, stupid, kind, athletic, funny, outgoing etc. that your family has pinned on you. Children as young as 2 can name some of them. How does labeling both positive and negative interfer with learning and motivation?

Growth Mindset People that practice a growth mindset believe intelligence, talents and abilities can be developed over time through hard work and persistence. When presented with an obstacle, growth mindset folks rise to the challenge.

U Tube Video Two hallmark studies- The radish and the cookies Praise the effort, praise the achievement Carol Dweck, Growth Mindsets and Motivation 8 minutes Look for 3 key ideas that will help teachers inspire student learning! Let’s share ideas!

Mindset Sayings for the classroom Effort is Everything. Perfect doesn’t live here. Fast is not an option. Learning means taking risks. Learning changes my brain. I’m in charge of my own intelligence. COME UP WITH MORE IN YOUR GROUP

Classroom Practices that support a growth mindset Think about praise, motivation, grading practices, goal setting, student feedback. Make a list of teacher behaviors that support a growth mindset in the classroom. Think about student attitudes, efforts, peer interactions, etc. Make a list of student behaviors that foster a growth mindset in the classroom.

The Teacher as a Learner Think about yourself with as an educator with a growth mindset how can you cultivate your own growth this year?