Fostering a Culture of Growth MindsetSpartanburg 3

September 25, 2018

A culture of learning starts with a mindset!

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“ … growth mindset is more of a

philosophy than a pedagogy. It is a

way of thinking about our children

and our self. It is not a new set of

standards to learn, a kit to unpack or study, or

a set of new instructional

strategies … it is a way of thinking, a belief that

one has about the

potential and possibilities of our

students.”- Mary C. Ricci

- Mindsets in the Classroom

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Studies Show…

In Kindergarten, nearly 100% of students have a growth mindset, coming to school with the belief that they can be successful.

By third grade:

More than 50% of students believe that “some children are smart and some are not.”

A belief system that suggests one’s

intelligence can be grown

or developed with persistence,

effort, and a focus on learning.

A belief system that suggests a

person has a predetermined

amount of intelligence, skills, or

talents.

FIXED MINDSET GROWTH MINDSET

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Carol Dweck’s Big Ideas

➢True potential is unknown, not fixed. All qualities grow through effort.

➢Success is about learning, not proving that you’re smart.

➢People with growth mindset don’t just seek challenge, they thrive on it.

→ Growth mindset feedback and praise: tells us what is expected of us and what goals we should have.

→ Deliberate cultivation of growth mindset self –talk: by changing your thinking, you can control your emotions and actions. Positive thinking starts with positive self-talk, using your inner voice to develop positive messages to yourself.

How Do Everyday Interactions Shape Mindsets?

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Instead of praising talent and intelligence,

Focus on:

• Process

• Strategy

• Effort

• Focus

• Perseverance

• Improvement

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Feedback Starters (Handout, Mindset Works)

Struggling despite effort:

❑Okay, so you didn’t do as well as you wanted to, but what did you learn?

❑I expect you to make some mistakes along the way. That tells me how to help you!

❑You might be struggling but you are making progress. I can see how much you are growing!

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Self-Talk Supports for Kids

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SC Personalized Learning Framework