Hello teachers!
This page will have resources for you in order to implement a growth mindset within yourselves, students, families and our community. Growth mindsets can be improved by peer interaction, class discussions, group work and collaborative projects. Feel free to click on the images to read more in depth. A common misconception about mindset is that after you read and listen to these videos and facts that you should be "cured of your fixed mindset. This may not be the case since you've had your belief system for decades of your life, so it might take some time to shake it. Keep in mind: Awareness is a great step toward making a change. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. |
Growth minset vs fixed mindsetThe Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives
Growth mindset is not enoughTo help students face life's challenges, teachers should seek to help them develop a broad set of skills
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Dispelling the myth that intelligence = instant & easyA startling number of students believe that if you are smart, correct answers and brilliant ideas come quickly and with little exertion. They think intelligence equals “instant and easy.”
Consequently, they also assume that the students who pause, ponder, or take pains of any sort must not be brainy. They even equate scholarly labor, multiple attempts, and waiting with weakness and incompetence. |
Brain Based learning1. Active engagement = active brains
2. Neurons that fire together wire together 3. Vision trumps all other senses 4. Social Learning fires mirror neurons 5. No pain- No gain 6. Practice makes permanent |
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Connecting learning with emotionsThink back to the days when you were in the grades you currently teach. Can you recall one or two memories which you felt outstanding when you got home from school? You couldn't wait to tell whoever would listen about the great things you learned or did!
Now can you recall one or two memories in which you felt simply dreadful when you got home from school? Perhaps you wanted to crawl in a hole and hide for the rest of the evening or maybe even the week? Your students experience those high highs and low lows too. |