1. Mindsets Matter Presented by: Robin Harris OAGCT Conference 2015

2. NAGC Standards NAGC Standards  Demonstrate that I understand my interests, strengths, identity, and needs  Understand how I learn best and develop new ways to learn  Become a better learner  Demonstrate personal responsibility and leadership

3. Pass Forward Standards  Speaking and listening SL.4.2 (PASS OL.1.2, OL.1.3)  Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. (PASS SL.4.3)

4. Learning objectives Learning objectives  Utilize information about brain plasticity- to explain how and why the brain can grow and change over time( learn about the four brain lobes)  Define and differentiate fixed and growth mindsets  Apply understanding of definitions to transition from a fixed performance to a growth mindset learning orientation  Become comfortable with challenges and intellectual risk- taking

5. Formative Assessments/Survey  Fixed and growth mindset Survey  Assemble a brain cap with each of the four lobes  Four brain lobes quiz  The Most Important Thing About My Brain PowerPoint

6. The brain  The brain is like a muscle that gets stronger and works better the more it is exercised.  Every time you work hard, stretch yourself and learn something new your brain forms new connections and over time you actually become smarter.

7. Neurons All of the areas of the brain… like sound, communication, problem-solving… are made of cells called NEURONS They transmit information all around the brain.

8. Neurons Learning helps our neurons GROW. The more we learn, the more connections they make Neurons pass information through CONNECTIONS with other neurons at SYNAPSES

9. Four lobes of the brain

10. Frontal Lobe  Personality, behavior, emotions  Judgment, planning, problem solving  Speech: speaking and writing (Broca’s area)  Body movement  Intelligence, concentration, self awareness

11. Parietal Lobe  Interprets language, words  Sense of touch, pain, temperature (sensory strip)  Interprets signals from vision, hearing, motor, sensory and memory  Spatial and visual perception

12. Occipital Lobe  Interprets vision  color, light, movement

13. Temporal Lobe  Understanding language  Memory  Hearing  Sequencing and organization

14. Mindset definition The established set of beliefs held by someone. A mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations. (http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl /webwn?s=mindset)

15. Activity  Students get their individual Q-bitz board and card. This is a visual dexterity game.  Question- Would you be willing to try something hard if you didn’t know for sure that you could complete it?

16. Questions  How did you feel while attempting the hard puzzle?  Why did you feel…..?  Why did you either want another puzzle that was the same or one that was easier?

17. Comments

18. Fixed Mindset No matter how much you learn or how hard you work your intelligence stays the same.

19. Fixed Mindset Beliefs  Believe that ability is fixed like your eye color  People are born smart/sporty etc.  Depressed after failure  Put in less effort  Don’t try new strategies  Avoids challenges  Want to look smart  If I try then I must not be smart

20. Fixed Mindset Comments  “When I don’t make any mistakes.”  “It’s when I finish first and it’s perfect.”  “When something is easy for me and others can’t do it.”

21. Fixed-mindset thinking results in:  the belief that only untalented, ungifted people have to work for success; effort somehow reduces you.  a need for validation and reassurance in labels (“smart,” “jock”) – whether earned or not.  a desire to blame others or outside. circumstances when things don’t go your way.  don’t try new strategies.

22. Fixed Mindset http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmaKXiF5g84&feature=related

23. Write down one thing you know about a fixed mindset Then fold it up and put it in the center of the table. Each person will take someone else's post-it, read it aloud and tell of a time they experienced a fixed mindset.

24. Growth Mindset  The distinguishing feature of geniuses is their passion and dedication to their craft, and particularly, the way in which they identify, confront, and take pains to remedy their weaknesses (Good, Rattan, & Dweck, 2008).  IN OTHER WORDS…It’s not what you are born with that matters; it’s your mindset that matters

25. Growth mindset:  Belief that people can grow and develop  See failure/setback as a learning opportunity  Put in effort and persist  Try alternative routes to success

26. Growth mindset comments  “When it’s really hard, and I try hard, and I can do something I couldn’t before.”  “When I work on something a long time and finally figure it out.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbaWNPBNJhk http://video.msnbc.msn.com/disrupt/53203584#532 03584

27. Growth mindset results in:  a love for learning and self- improvement.  a desire to be challenged.  a willingness to work for positive results.  a belief that you can control the outcomes in your life with effort and practice.  the ability to learn from mistakes and failures.  emotional resilience.

28. Write down 1 thing you know about a growth mindset Then put paper in the center of the table. Each person will take someone else's post-it, read it aloud, and tell of a time they had a growth mindset.

29. Group Work Each group will now take the Post-it notes and place them on a graph marked fixed or growth mindset. Now discuss the benefits of having a growth mindset. Put each person’s ideas down and be prepared to share.

30. Thinking about mindset  OBSERVE the mindset you adopt  You can CHOOSE to adopt a growth mindset  When you meet challenges REMIND yourself about the growth mindset

31. I think I can?  When was a time it was difficult for you to do something?  What is something you want to improve in? http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/act ion/yt/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

32. Questions  What is the theme of the video?  What are your personal thoughts of the video?  What view of the world is shown in this video?  What kind of social realities does the video present?  How can you relate to this video?

33. Self directed learning Now it is time to put your mind set to work!!! Choose from one of the I think I can statements. You have to decide if you have a fixed or growth mindset toward that statement. Then you must pursue it! Focus on fixed/growth mindset sheet

34. Self Directed Learning So how did you feel doing something that you thought you were not good at? How did your mindset change from fixed to growth or did it stay the same?

35. Different ways people view failure  Some people view failure as a learning opportunity. They value learning.  While others view it as confirmation that they are not smart.

36. Response to failure SOME PEOPLE…  BLAME themselves,  Feel DEPRESSED and  GIVE UP trying

37. Response to Failure OTHERS…  Don’t think that they are failing, so BLAME NO ONE  KEEP GOING and  Remain HOPEFUL that they will get there

38. Famous failures http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=zLYECIjm nQs

39. Questions  What is the theme of the video?  What are your personal thoughts of the video?  What view of the world is shown in this video?  What kind of social realities does the video present?  How can you relate to this video?  Who would you consider a famous failure? Why?

40. Discussion Question How do you view failure? Turn and talk to your partner.

41. Mindset Tips  Try out new strategies  Find learning information in failure  Remember marks do not show your potential - they only show how you are doing right NOW.  If you are having difficulties finding new strategies or learning information ask someone who could help you.

42. Reflection What did you learn about yourself and how you view how you learn while we learned about the brain and mindsets?

43. Reference http://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/pp/ tools.php?p=c2lkPTEz http://www4.esu.edu/academics/enrichme nt_learning/documents/pdf/developing_gr owth_mindset.pdf http://www4.esu.edu/academics/enrichme nt_learning/documents/pdf/developing_gr owth_mindset.pdf http://positivelyaging.uthscsa.edu/curriculu m/brain/pa03pdf/0301B-Cap.pdf