Welcome to the Careers in Conservation Erasmus+ project!

Simon Roper

Ground Rules for our time together 6/25/2018 Ground Rules for our time together We respect everyone here What is said in the room, stays in the room We encourage supportive and positive learning We encourage mistakes – ALL questions are great We keep energised and focussed – no mobiles please! We try really hard to keep to time We enjoy ourselves! Anything else you want to add? This is a learning environment for us all to learn and develop – we need this space and time so we can learn  FLIP CHART - Introduce the car park for any issues that come up throughout the training.

_______________________ 6/25/2018 ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE _______________________ ELIMINATE NEGATIVE Anything else you want to add? This is a learning environment for us all to learn and develop – we need this space and time so we can learn  FLIP CHART - Introduce the car park for any issues that come up throughout the training.

Questions for you True of False? Intelligence is expandable? Agree or disagree? Learning is best when ‘owned’ by the learner True of False? Learning requires effort Agree or disagree? No problem happens all the time? Agree or disagree? A lot of learning is about teamwork True of False? Verbal ‘rewards’ during learning are more effective than tangible rewards?

Growth mindset Carol Dweck, 2012 Guy Claxton, 2014 (Find out more on YouTube) Evidenced based approach to teaching and learning

Growth mindset That intelligence is not set in stone The belief that we can improve Knowing that ability can be developed The knowledge that we can be better Evidence based

What is a ‘growth’ mindset? Flexible brain ‘muscle’ using Resilience Resourcefulness Reflectiveness Reciprocity In 8 words:

6/25/2018 ACTIVITY In teams, describe (with single words) the 4 R’s Resilience Resourcefulness Reflectiveness Reciprocity Let’s get started then: We’re going to look at 2 big questions: Why train students? And What is the role of the trainer? Split the group into 2 calling one Group A and the other Group B. Give them some flipchart paper and pens, ask each to nominate a scribe. Prompt Group A: Think about why people come to training…. Employability, CV building, meet new people, to enable you to do something else, develop confidence Why have you come to this training session? Learn a new skill, to find out more about a topic, explore your own ideas and attitudes Prompt Group B: Personal skills: putting people at ease, communicating effectively, sharing experience Technical duties: administration, planning and delivering the session, facilitation, answering questions, Once both groups have nearly finished ask them to nominate a spokesperson to present back.

Growth Mindset: What it isn’t Anyone can do anything That ability doesn’t matter Anti-competition Making people feel better about failing Simply telling people to ‘try harder’ A quick fix

Growth Mindset: What it is A specific narrative / phrases / words Accentuates the positive, eliminates the negative Promotes positive learning Supportive, encouraging, solution focused Encourages entrepreneurial thinking Open to all

Growth Mindset: The narrative When you master this learning, you can be proud of yourself, because this isn't easy We’ll be firing a lot of neurons today while we learn, we may not make all the necessary connections to understand this material and that’s ok – we’ll get there

Growth Mindset: What are the benefits? More likely to willingly tackle challenges Increased perseverance Reduced frustration Mistakes valued Better academic achievement

Why is a growth mindset important? The most successful long-term learners embody a growth mindset Not believing you can be successful could limit their potential

It’s just as relevant for Growth mindset ‘The value of [growth mindset] extends way beyond the world of education. It’s just as relevant for business people who want to cultivate talent and … thrive on challenge’ Bill Gates

Growth mindset behaviour Add "yet" when you think "I can't do it.“ Action strategies when stuck Believe in success Celebrate mistakes Use other people’s successes as a learning opportunity to share

Solution Focus With a Solution Focus we ask… What would you do differently next time? What little step could you make towards a solution? What would the ideal situation look like?

Solution Focus What’s wrong What needs fixing Expert knows best Deficits & weaknesses What’s wanted What’s working Collaboration Resources & strengths Problems Solutions