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Learned Optimism

Learned Optimism. WHS -- Jan 2011. This PowerPoint is set up in 2 parts: #1) review resilience & intrinsic motivation #2) learn how to reframe negative thoughts & build learned optimism for success in TEST TAKING. (a skill that can be transferred to life in general).

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Learned Optimism

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  1. Learned Optimism WHS -- Jan 2011

  2. This PowerPoint is set up in 2 parts:#1) review resilience & intrinsic motivation#2) learn how to reframe negative thoughts & build learned optimism for success in TEST TAKING.(a skill that can be transferred to life in general)

  3. Lessons from a Skateboard Park Intrinsic motivation & engagement

  4. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skateboarder_in_the_air.jpghttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skateboarder_in_the_air.jpg

  5. Why will someone practice and fall, practice and fall, practice and fall over and over again?

  6. Review what you already know about intrinsic motivation • Next, look at following slide to see what we all need to be engaged and intrinsically motivated……?

  7. Everyone needs: • Sense of security • Sense of belonging • Sense of purpose • Sense of personal competence and pride • Sense of trust • Sense of responsibility • Sense of contribution • Sense of making real choices and decisions • Sense of self discipline and self control • Sense of encouragement support and rewards • Sense of accepting mistakes and failure • Sense of family self esteem

  8. Discussion: How can we take the lessons we learned in the Skateboard Park about intrinsic motivation & engagement and adapt them into the classroom environment??

  9. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sonnenaufgang.jpg

  10. Work on your own Resilience

  11. Characteristics of Resilient Student • Recognize and manage own feelings/understand feelings of others • Have a sense of independence and self worth • Form and maintain positive mutually respectful relationships with others • Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions • Have a sense of purpose for future/ HOPE

  12. Advantageous Skills in Successful Student? • Intrinsic motivation/ self discipline • Self respect/esteem/personal power • Humor • Self/acceptance/love • Compassion, kindness, caring/insight • Social skills/manners • Creativity/initiative • Restraint/delayed gratification • Integrity/honesty/spirituality • Justice/tolerance • Resistance skills/adaptability • Peaceful conflict resolution • Sense of purpose/positive future

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  14. Now …A look at the roadto Learned Optimism [[File:Greenbrowneye.jpg|thumb|Greenbrowneye]]

  15. Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire. - Dale Carnegie 2009 Twitter

  16. Take a look at how pessimists and optimists approach a problem……

  17. Explanatory Style

  18. Think about the info below- you will be using this technique in a moment to think about test taking……

  19. Pen left uncapped……What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger

  20. Learn to Reframe your thoughts: • 1) recognize automatic thoughts • 2) dispute (disagree with) automatic thoughts • 3)make different explanation • 4) distract yourself from depressing thoughts • 5) learn to recognize and question depressive assumptions

  21. Practice • What are some scenarios in your own life where you loose track of reality? • 1) The teacher blamed me for something I didn't do.. • Now reframe. • 2) Juan ignored me in the hall, he must hate me….. • Reframe • 3) what else?...............

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  23. Finals/CSAP/Scantron • How can you apply learned optimism and techniques about reframing to help you be prepared and positive for CSAP? • look at the following scenarios and reframe (first one is done for you):

  24. (you think) I am totally lost… this is a literacy question about figurative language…..what the #$%&&!! Does this question mean?1) Use hyperbole to explain how big the fish was that you caught recently.(you think) Aohh wait… I have a good memory and remember my teacher telling me to look at word parts …hmm… hyper- I know it means lots of movement someone who can’t sit still- --exaggerated- I think I will exaggerate the size of my fish and say……….. It was as big as a mountain, Pikes Peak!

  25. Now you do the reframing:1) I can’t believe I only have 15 minutes left- I am so stupid and slow- I will never finish! reframe2) I am certain I missed all 5 of the first questions--- this is a mess- I will never get a proficient grade. reframe3) Other possible scenarios?

  26. If it’s going to be – it’s up to me…..

  27. Put the pieces together http://psychologicalresolutions.co.nz/uploads/images/resilience.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Working_Together_Teamwork_Puzzle_Concept.jpg

  28. -BE Happy-BE Resilient-BE Optimistic

  29. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Felicidade_A_very_happy_boy.jpghttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Felicidade_A_very_happy_boy.jpg

  30. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Happy_Chihuahua.jpg

  31. Don’t let anything distract you from chasing your rabbits http://www.wpclipart.com/animals/R/rabbit/Brown_Hare.png.html

  32. IMAGINE http://www.new-york-gallery.com/photos/442-imagine-a-tribute-to-john-lennon.jpg

  33. References Brooks, R. & Goldstein,S. Raising Resilient Children. New York: McGraw Hill, 2001. Goleman, D. Emotional Intelligence. New York: Bantam Books, 1995. Goleman, D. Social Intelligence. New York: Bantam Books, 2006 Kagan, S. & Kagan, M. Multiple Intelligences. The Complete Book. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing, 1995. Kagan, S. , Kagan Structures for Emotional Intelligence. Reivitch, K. & Shatte, A. The Resilience Factor. New York: Broadway Books, 2001. Seligman, M. Learned Optimism. New York: Free Press, 1990. Segal, J. Raising Your Emotional Intelligence. New York: Henry Holy & CO., 1997. Warschaw, T. & Barlow, D. Resiliency: How to Bounce Back Faster, Stronger, Smarter. New York: Master Media Ltd. 1995.

  34. References Brooks, R. & Goldstein, S. Raising Resilient Children. New York: McGraw Hill, 2001. Brooks, R & Goldstein, S. The Power of Resilience. New York: McGraw Hill, 2003. Goleman, D. Emotional Intelligence. New York: Bantam Books, 1995. Goleman, D. Social Intelligence. New York: Bantam Books, 2006 Kagan, S. & Kagan, M. Multiple Intelligences. The Complete Book. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing, 1995. Kagan, S. (2001) Structures for Emotional Intelligence. Retrieved October 9, 2008 from http://www.Kagononline.com/KaganClub/Freea/ASK14.htmlrticles Reivitch, K. & Shatte, A. The Resilience Factor. New York: Broadway Books, 2001. Seligman, M. Learned Optimism. New York: Free Press, 1990. Segal, J. Raising Your Emotional Intelligence. New York: Henry Holy & CO., 1997. Warschaw, T. & Barlow, D. Resiliency: How to Bounce Back Faster, Stronger, Smarter. New York: Master Media Ltd. 1995.

  35. Merlevede, P. Bridoux, D., Vandamme, R. Seven Steps to Emotional Intelligence. Wales: Crown House Publishing, LTD, 1997. Douglas, M. Making a Habit of Success. New York: Galahad Books. 1994. Ryan, M. J., (2009 April) Secrets of Super Resilient People . Health , 109. Edutopia (2009) Emotional Intelligence: the Missing Piece. Retrieved March 25, 2009 from http://www.edutopia.org/print/680 Emotional Intelligence in Schools. Retrieved March22, 2009 from http://www.connected.org/learn/school.html Todd, D. (2008, April 1) Students Trained to Use Emotional and Social Intelligence. Retrieved March 25, 2009 from http:// www2.canada.com/components Noble, T. Helping Kids to Bounce Back Through a Curriculum-Based Approach to Teaching Resilience . Australian Catholic University, Australia. Winfield, L. (1994) Urban Education Homograph Series. Developing Resilience in Urban Youth. NCREL Monograph. Retrieved March 22, 2009 from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educators/leadership

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