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Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset. Benjamin Slinkard Encore Teacher Benjamin.slinkard@mnps.org. Mindset. A mindset, according to Dweck , is a self-perception or “self-theory” that people hold about themselves. Believing that you are either “intelligent” or “unintelligent” is a simple example of a mindset.

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Growth Mindset

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  1. Growth Mindset Benjamin Slinkard Encore Teacher Benjamin.slinkard@mnps.org

  2. Mindset • A mindset, according to Dweck, is a self-perception or “self-theory” that people hold about themselves. • Believing that you are either “intelligent” or “unintelligent” is a simple example of a mindset

  3. Fixed and Growth Mindset • Fixed Mindset: “they are the way they are”, • A belief system that suggests that a person has a predetermined amount of intelligence, skills, or talents. • Growth Mindset: a belief system that suggest that one’s intelligence can be grown or developed with persistence, effort, and a focus on learning.

  4. Neuroplasticity • The ability of the brain to change, adapt, and “rewire” itself throughout our entire life. • “Thanks to Neuroplasticity, we can train our brains to have an optimistic perspective” (Hawn Foundation, 2011, p.111). • The brain is malleable!

  5. Gifted & Talented Studentssometimes, but not always! • High-energy! Put it to good use! • Highly sensitive, with strong emotional reactions • Underachievement, especially with disinterest • Usually large vocabulary • Excellent memory • Interest in doing things differently • Vivid imaginations and/or daydreams • Twice-exceptionalities • High anxiety & fixed mindset can lead to… imposter syndrome & underachievement!

  6. Opportunities to Praise a Gifted Studentto avoid disengagement - from Mary Cay Ricci • Struggle: Student struggles or shows perseverance with a task. • Learning: The student learns something new! • Improvement: The student shows an improvement in effort. • Selection of difficult tasks: When given a choice, the student chooses a more difficult task. • Persistence in the face of setbacks: The student shows persistence when faced with a difficult situation or task.

  7. Praise Effort, Not Accomplishmentto avoid disengagement - from Mary Cay Ricci • Instead Of: Your drawing is wonderful; you are an artist. • Try: I can see you have been practicing your drawing; what a great improvement! • Instead Of: You are a great athlete. You could be the next Pele! • Try: Keep practicing, and you will see great results. • Instead Of: You always get good grades; that makes me happy. • Try: When you put forth effort, it really shows in your grades. You should be so proud of yourself. I am proud of you! • Instead Of: You are so smart! • Try: Turn & talk with a neighbor about what else you could say instead. Come up with at least two different phrases.

  8. Praise Effort, Not Accomplishmentto avoid disengagement w from Stanford University’s Dr. Carol Dweck Search: “praise and mindset” on YouTube https://youtu.be/NWv1VdDeoRY

  9. Embrace Failure!Watch this with your students • Search: “keep moving forward and Meet the Robinsons” on YouTube • https://youtu.be/TNXr5Alytg4

  10. The Power of YETWatch this with your younger students • Search: “the power of yet” on YouTube https://youtu.be/XLeUvZvuvAs I can’t do long division… YET! For if & when failure happens Skills are acquired with time & effort Persistence pays off Everyone is somewhere on the learning curve!

  11. Mindset Matters in schoolsways to help students adopt a Growth Mindset. • The brain is like a sponge. 2. Building a Neural Network. 3. The brain is like a Muscle. 4. Taking care of your brain. 5. Collection strategy.

  12. Enrichment • Learning with greater depth and breadth; going deep and wide into the content.

  13. Questions • If you have more questions or need any assistance with Enrichment and growth mindset. • Email: benjamin.slinkard@mnps.org • Website: www.mrslinkardsclass.weebly.com • Teacher page

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