How does TYWLS Astoria implement growth mindset within our community?We use Mastery Based Learning! It is an innovative system for assessing learners that promotes deeper learning. It is based on the expectation that everyone can learn when provided with the right conditions and support. It offers all students and teachers an alternative to traditional instruction and grading.
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resources for parents & families
Parents,
Some of you believe that nature is responsible for your child's talents and that their child will only ever has as much talent as they've been given based on their genetics. This is having a fixed mindset, unfortunately. Conversely, parents who believe that talents are derived from nurture - that is, from our environment, support systems, and indivdiual efforrts- are likely to subscribe to a growth mindset. How many times have you said "Well, I've always been bad at math (or any subject), so I'm not surprised (my child) os struggling now"? Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior
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.
Some of you believe that nature is responsible for your child's talents and that their child will only ever has as much talent as they've been given based on their genetics. This is having a fixed mindset, unfortunately. Conversely, parents who believe that talents are derived from nurture - that is, from our environment, support systems, and indivdiual efforrts- are likely to subscribe to a growth mindset. How many times have you said "Well, I've always been bad at math (or any subject), so I'm not surprised (my child) os struggling now"? Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior
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.
29 Best encouraging words for kids |
messages about success |
How to praise a child with words appropriately and effectively? Coming up with encouraging words for kids can be tricky. Words of encouragement for kids, when used right, can have a powerful positive impact. But if you’re not careful, there will be unexpected side effects. Let’s look at the 7 proven types of encouraging words that can motivate kids without the negative side effects.
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Everyone loves being praised for their intelligence and talent. But if it is continuous sometimes it can actually harm students’ motivation and performance. Once they reach an obstacle, their confidence and motivation decreases as they may think that they’re a failure or dumb. Parents and teachers should want to give their children or students the gift of enjoying to learn. The children should love a good challenge, enjoy effort, be intrigued by their mistakes, seek new strategies and keep on learning. They shouldn’t be seeking so much praise since they’ll build more confidence as they get older.
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