Growth Mindset Benjamin Slinkard Encore Teacher Benjamin slinkardmnps
Growth Mindset Benjamin Slinkard Encore Teacher Benjamin. slinkard@mnps. org
Mindset • A mindset, according to Dweck, is a selfperception or “self-theory” that people hold about themselves. – Believing that you are either “intelligent” or “unintelligent” is a simple example of a mindset
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.
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!
Gifted & Talented Students sometimes, 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!
Opportunities to Praise a Gifted Student to 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.
Praise Effort, Not Accomplishment to 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.
Praise Effort, Not Accomplishment to avoid disengagement w from Stanford University’s Dr. Carol Dweck Search: “praise and mindset” on You. Tube https: //youtu. be/NWv 1 Vd. Deo. RY
Embrace Failure! Watch this with your students • Search: “keep moving forward and Meet the Robinsons” on You. Tube • https: //youtu. be/TNXr 5 Alytg 4
The Power of YET Watch this with your younger students • Search: “the power of yet” on You. Tube https: //youtu. be/XLe. Uv. Zvuv. As 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!
Mindset Matters in schools ways to help students adopt a Growth Mindset. 1. 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.
Enrichment • Learning with greater depth and breadth; going deep and wide into the content.
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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