Mindset workshop
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[edit] Overview
Why are so many students content to produce mediocre work that is just "good enough" to get by? Why do so many students give up when faced with a challenge? Has an emphasis on building self esteem backfired? Our beliefs about intelligence can influence the types of goals we pursue, which can influence how we respond to challenges.
[edit] What will I learn?
- Two beliefs about intelligence
- The difference between mastery goals and performance goals
- How beliefs about intelligence and goal orientation influence behavior
- How we as teachers can influence students' beliefs about intelligence and their goal orientation to encourage persistence and mastery learning
[edit] How does understanding mindset support good teaching?
Understanding mindset and goal orientation relate to:
- giving feedback
- high expectations
[edit] Supporting Documents
- Overview
- Master goals vs. performance goals
- Mindset survey instrument
- Goals inventory survey instrument
Positive Psychology Resources, Mindset, Overview
YouTube - Michael Jordan - Failure
YouTube - How To Praise Children
YouTube - Fostering Growth Mindsets
YouTube - How to Succeed at Superhero School
claymation of "you're a genius" vs. "keep trying"
Scientific American: The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids -- New York Magazine
How Not to Talk to Your Kids The inverse power of praise.
dweck_mindset.pdf (application/pdf Object)
diagram illustrating differences between fixed and growth mindsets
YouTube - Psychology professor discusses 'growth' versus 'fixed' minds
Boosting Achievement with Messages that Motivate
Education World ® Schoool Issues: Wire Side Chats: How Can Teachers Develop Students' Motivation -- and Success?
What can teachers do to help develop students who will face challenges rather than be overwhelmed by them? Why is it that many students seem to fall apart when they get to junior high or middle school? Can the "gifted" label do more harm than good? Do ear
STANFORD Magazine: March/April 2007 > Features > Mind-set Research
