Maverick Values: Building community, Cultivating character, and Marketing

1. Maverick Values: Building community, Cultivating character, and Marketing

2. Complete the questionnaire • Circle numbers 2, 3, 5, 6 • Write your “Fixed Mindset” score • Add up your total from 1, 4, 7, 8 • Write your “Growth Mindset” score • Add up your total from 2, 3, 5, 6 • Growth score – fixed score = ?

3. Fixed mindsetvs.growth mindset http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8JycfeoVzg

4. Mavericks have a growth Mindset • The way your students think about intelligence will likely have a profound effect on their lifelong success.

5. Mavericks have a growth Mindset • This is inspiring, because we can turn students into their own motivators. • We can motivate students to work out their brains and improve their intelligence.

6. Growth mindset and faith • Understanding research requires us to take a new approach to the way we think about God’s creation. • We need to stop encouraging students with the belief that God has given them certain gifts that need to be used well. • Instead, God has given the most incredible gift to all people - the ability to improve! No one is prevented from growing their talent or intelligence, no matter where they begin. Improving yourself to enhance God’s kingdom.

7. you are thinking, “but some people clearly have more talent than others” • You say, “Beethoven was a musical legend because of a combination of natural talent and hard work.” • I agree, but we must compliment the effort, and not the natural ability. • Otherwise, when a student reaches a challenge and fails then he or she will believe that the failure is a result of ability, not practice. • That mindset will make the student turn down challenges and avoid mistakes because every mistake signals a lack of ability rather than a need to learn or practice more.

8. you are thinking, “but some people clearly have more talent than others” • Try this for a compliment: • You really enjoy playing the piano. How awesome is that? All the time you are spending practicing is making an enormous difference! It is exciting to watch you improve. • Your interest in books has really helped you grow into being a fantastic reader. Keep working out your mind and you will keep improving.

9. Fixed mindset • Intelligence is an unchangeable quantity, therefore school is a performance

10. Fixed mindset • Frequently criticizes the task or avoids participation by acting shy or being defiant • Hesitates to share or participate because of anxiety over performance • Acts like a challenging assignment is “dumb” or “pointless.” • When you hand back the fixed student’s test he or she is more focused on knowing other students grades and competing rather than knowing his or her mistakes and why they were incorrect

11. Fixed mindset • Telling a student with a fixed mindset to “work harder” is counterproductive • He/she hears this “I am dumb because I need to try harder to get it.” • The fixed student believes the best student is the one that gets the answer with the least effort • “I didn’t even study and got an A.” • Blames failure on a lack of talent.

12. Growth mindset • Intelligence is a changeable quality, therefore school is a place to practice, make mistakes, investigate, and learn.

13. Growth mindset • Seeks out a challenge • Frequently participates in class because if the answer is wrong it is a learning moment, not a signal of insufficient talent • Promote a growth mindset by constantly reminding students that EFFORT = SUCCESS. • Failure is motivation to learn and improve. • Eager to take on a challenge. • Able to explain success and failure with strategic reasons for lack of success

14. Fixed vs. growth mindset Fixed mindset Growth mindset Joyful achievement Intelligence is a changeable quality, therefore school is a place to practice, make mistakes, investigate, and learn. Effort will make me more intelligent (exercise my brain) and lead to success • Joyless achievement • Intelligence is an unchangeable quantity, therefore school is a performance • Effort may help me memorize more information or improve at a skill, but I cannot become more intelligent.

15. Readers with a growth mindset • “Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body.” • Students want to see a reward for reading – hence the success of a program like Accelerated Reader. • Teaching a growth mindset makes the reward intrinsic because students believe they are strengthening their brain like a muscle. • -Neuron activity • The STAR Diagnostic test enables teachers to keep students motivated by analyzing their growth scores.

16. Keys to reading motivation • The brain is a muscle that increases power when exercised, and loses power when not exercised. • Having personal opinions on books and making recommendations accordingly. • - Provide hand-selected options, rather than sending student to a huge stack • -You don’t have to read the books • -Read reviews on goodreads.com, then tell the student what the book is about, that it is well-reviewed, and about a topic he or she will find interesting

17. Joyless  achievement vs. joyful  achievement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPNeu07I52w

18. Maverick Values: Building community, Cultivating character, and Marketing

19. Building community • Opportunity: Harnessing the spirituality of every teacher to build a strong and supportive faith community of faculty, staff, and students. • Challenge: Every teacher has a different approach to spirituality and frames it in a different way. Students hear a lot of inspiring and meaningful material, but it does not stick because of inconsistency. • Idea: Unify every member of the St. Mary Magdalen Community around a set of 7 words that embody the spirit of the school.

20. Building Community • What is a maverick? • (n) An unbranded animal • (n) An unorthodox or independent-minded person • We need to own our mascot! • Less than 10% of my students knew that a maverick was more than just a muscular horse.

21. Maverick Values Explained for students, teachers, and staff

22. Cultivating character • Building the Kingdom of God • Within ourselves Within the world • Resilience Dignity • Curiosity Justice • Zeal Stewardship • Self-discipline

23. Table of contents • Keys to developing character • Elements of SMMS Values • For each value: • Definition • What will you witness in students and teachers? • Samples of what posters might look like around the school for curiosity and resilience • Samples of people and/or Biblical figures that can inspire lessons on the values • What will be constructed as a faculty team?

24. Six keys to developing character • Believe it and model it: Breathe life into the James Baldwin quote that, “The children are ours. Every single one of them…children have never been very good at listening to their elders but have never failed to imitate them.” • Name it: Give the intangible and often unnamed a name. • Find it: Introducing kids to real-world both religious and secular, and fictional examples that display the various character strengths • Feel it: Give kids the opportunity to feel the positive effects of living the values through recognition and perhaps awards • Integrate it: Creating lessons that involve the character values • Praise it: Provide people with growth mindset praise (precise, descriptive praise, focused on hard work and the idea of …YET)

25. This packet is designed to help everyone follow the six keys • Believe it and model it • Name it • Find it • Feel it • Integrate it • Praise it

26. Animating principal • We are witnesses of growth in faith, intelligence, and character.

27. Witness resilience. • Resilience is knowing that EFFORT = SUCCESS, perseverance, inner strength, faithfulness under pressure • A student that shows resilience • Finishes whatever he or she begins • Tries very hard even after experiencing failure • Works independently with focus • Invests significant time to correct mistakes

28. Witness resilience. • Resilience is knowing that EFFORT = SUCCESS, perseverance, inner strength, faithfulness under pressure • A teacher that shows resilience • Connects student success to their hard work, not to the student being “gifted” or “blessed” with a great ability • Promotes a “growth mindset” in class • Believes all students are changeable and college bound, and has a “whatever it takes” attitude to student achievement

29. Witness Resilience. • Chris Gardner knows that EFFORT = SUCCESS. He went from homeless to a top Wall Street banker. He never gave up so he and his children could have a better life. Will Smith and his son starred in the Hollywood film celebrating Chris Gardner’s resilience.

30. Teaching Resilience • Scripture • Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Mark 13:13) • rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer (Romans 12:12) • The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage,But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) • Biblical Stories • Dedicated Service (Romans 12) • Parable of the Soil (Mark 4: 1-20) • Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32)

31. Witness resilience • Marquee • Witness RESILIENCE • Effort = Success • Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Mark 13:13) • When was the last time you improved yourself after learning from a mistake? • It should be every day.

32. Witness curiosity. • Curiosity is wonder; desire to learn, discover, and know • A student that shows curiosity • Is eager to explore new things • Asks and answers questions to deepen understanding • Actively listens to others • Promotes a pro-learning attitude in peers • Pursues academic work outside of school requirements

33. Witness curiosity. • Curiosity is wonder; desire to learn, discover, and know • A teacher that shows curiosity • Creates WOW moments for students • Answers, “I would love to talk to you about that after class” and follows up with student, rather than saying “that is not relevant, or what we are talking about.” • Voices wondering thoughts frequently • Post things that interest him or her and talks to students about that interest

34. Witness curiosity. I wonder if it would be possible to use the power of the internet to make the world’s information quick and easy to find? Google, like all inventions, began by wondering. In this case curiosity led Larry Page and Sergey Brin to an invention that changed the world.

35. Witness Curiosity.Marquee • Marquee • Witness CURIOSITY • “Blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear (Matthew 13: 17).” • What makes you wonder? • Explore it.

36. Witness Zeal. • Zeal is enthusiasm, motivation, hope, and passion • A student that shows zeal • Actively participates • Shows enthusiasm and a love of learning • Spreads excitement to others • Believes that the glass is half full

37. Witness zeal. • Zeal is enthusiasm, motivation, hope, and passion • A teacher that shows zeal • Moves around the classroom while instructing • Makes engaging “hooks” to lessons to brighten the learning environment • Shows a genuine love for material by bringing in a variety of resources to a lesson beyond the textbook

38. Witness Zeal • Marquee (Fill in your ideas below) • Format • Witness ZEAL. • Bible quote (Mark 13:13) • Question?

39. Teaching Zeal • Scripture: • “Zeal for your house consumes me, o Lord.” • (John 2:17, Psalm 69:9) • “The first commandment is this, ‘You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul and with all your strength.” • (Mark 12:29) • Biblical Stories: • Cleansing of the temple (John 2:13-25 or Matthew 21:12-17) • The Parables of Prayer (Luke 18:1-14)

40. Witness Dignity. • Dignity is the value of every human being because all are made in the image and likeness of God. • God created us equal members of ONE HUMAN FAMILY • A student that shows dignity • Allows others to speak without interruption • Demonstrates respect for feelings of others • Knows when and how to include others • Uses positive language with classmates at all times • Works hard to see situations from other viewpoints

41. Witness Dignity. • Dignity is the value of every human being because all are made in the image and likeness of God. • God created us equal members of ONE HUMAN FAMILY • A teacher that shows dignity • Values every student no matter how he or she behaves • Demonstrates respect at all times for student feelings • Ensures that all children feel included • Constructively criticizes to form a growth mindset, rather than simply marking off points • Works hard to imagine the challenges students are facing at home that may influence their behavior

42. Witness DIGNITY • Marquee (Fill in your ideas below) • Format • Witness DIGNITY. • Bible quote (Mark 13:13) • Question?

43. Witness Justice. • Justice is when all have an equal opportunity to be happy and successful. • A student that shows justice • Finds solutions during conflicts with others • Forgives students and teachers after a conflict • Does favors and good deeds for others – particularly those having a tough day • Wonders about solving problems in the world • Thinks about those in need before him or herself

44. Witness Justice. • Justice is when all have an equal opportunity to be happy and successful. • A teacher that shows justice • Purposefully includes ethics and social justice in lesson plans throughout the year • Helps students understand how they can make their class, community, and world a better place • Encourages students to understand • Makes an effort to help other teachers on their tough days • Believes they are on a faculty team instead of being a singular employee • Are able to find solutions during conflicts with others • Forgiveness

45. Witness JUSTICE • Marquee (Fill in your ideas below) • Format • Witness JUSTICE. • Bible quote (Mark 13:13) • Question?

46. Witness Stewardship. • Stewardship is • A student that show stewardship • Notices and appreciate all the beauty in the world around them • Reduces, reuses, and recycles • Encourages classmates to consider the impact of their actions • Takes actions to be stewards of their school building, culture, nature, city, and planet • Recognizes beauty within nature and his or her community

47. Witness Stewardship. • Stewardship is • A teacherthat shows stewardship • Notices and appreciate all the beauty in the world around them • Reduces, reuses, and recycles • Encourages classmates to consider the impact of their actions • Takes actions to be stewards of their school building, culture, nature, city, and planet • Recognizes beauty within nature and his or her community

48. Witness Stewardship • Marquee (Fill in your ideas below) • Format • Witness STEWARDSHIP. • Bible quote (Mark 13:13) • Question?

49. Witness Self-Discipline. • Self-discipline is controlling what one feels to make the right decisions. • A student that shows self-discipline • Remains calm even when criticized or otherwise provoked • Allows others to speak without interruption • Keeps temper in check • Comes to class prepared • Gets to work rather than procrastinating • Remembers and follows directions • Plans ahead • Doing the right thing without being told

50. Witness Self-Discipline. • Self-discipline is controlling what one feels to make the right decisions. • A teacher that shows self-discipline • Comes to class prepared • Plans ahead with units so each day is on a path to a defined goal • Resolves conflicts before bringing them up to other members of the staff • Speaks only positively of coworkers in front of students