1. Developing a Growth Mindset

2. Have you heard this before?

3. Outcome
Participants will become familiar with fixed and growth mindset behaviors as they apply to professional practice.

4. What is a mindset?
A set of beliefs or a way of thinking that determines one’s behavior, outlook and mental attitude.
“For most of us, our mindsets were created for us, at an early age. Whether though parents, teachers or friends, we readily absorbed what we were told.”
Mindsets “become stronger the more you repeat and practice the mindset.”

5. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
Skills (intelligence & talent) are born
You can’t learn & grow
Skills (intelligence & talent) are built
You can learn & grow
Beliefs
Performance & outcomes
Concerned with others perception of you – not looking bad.
Process of learning
Concerned with improving and getting better
Focus

6. Mindset Characteristics
Challenges
Effort
Feedback
Mistakes

7. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Helpful information Used for growth
Defensive
Taken personally
Seen as learning experiences
Try to avoid making them
Get discouraged
Not necessary or useful
Useful
Will lead to growth
Embrace and persevere
Seen as opportunities
Back down and avoid
Seen as a threat

8. Reflection
Which mindset characteristic do teachers struggle with most?
Which mindset characteristic do you struggle with most?

9. Connections to Professional Practice

10. Connections to Professional Practice
How do the statements on the diagram connect to the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching?
Which aspects of the framework specifically connect to the statements?
Why do teachers need to embrace a growth mindset in their professional practice?

11. Making the Shift

12. Making the Shift You don’t seem to know this, do you?
I don’t have enough time.
I have always taught successfully this way.
I’m not good with technology.
My students can’t handle an activity like this one.
This seems too hard for you.

13. Making the Shift Create space for new ideas Feedback opportunities
Build time for self-reflection
Recognize that you have choice

14. “…nobody had a growth mindset in everything all the time
“…nobody had a growth mindset in everything all the time. Everyone is a mixture of fixed & growth mindsets.” – Carol Dweck

15. Next Steps
What changes can you make tomorrow in your professional practice to develop more of a growth mindset?
What barriers might you face as you make these changes? How can you address them?