Saturday, February 4, 2017

Growth Mindset TIPR


Describe how the teacher develops and promotes true growth mindset in his/her instruction, assessment, and/or procedures. What more could/should the teacher do in this regard? Provide specific examples and be sure to include a reference in your response. 

A mindset is a self perception that people hold about themselves.  Believing that you are 'intelligent ' or 'unintelligent' is an example of a mindset. Being aware of your mindset, especially as a student, can have a huge effect on their learning achievement.
According to Brendon Burchard on this youtube clip  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DVdclX6NzY  , the number one thing you need to develop a growth mindset is "believe in your ability to figure things out" and that enables you for lifelong improvement and growth.  He also says that there are going to be the times that you are discouraged, that you fail, that things suck, and it is especially important that during these times you "honor the struggle".  It is part of the learning process, and will help you and others later in life.
As a teacher, I want to develop a strong classroom community, where students are challenged and accepted.  I really liked learning about the 'Effort Effect'.  I want to encourage my students to work hard, and through hard work they can improve their intelligence and continue to grow their mindset.
Some of the strategies I want to incorporate in my classroom to help develop a growth mindset are 1) being aware of the students strengths and areas of challenge/growth, 2)  analyze tasks, set goals, and make plans to accomplish those goals, and 3)  help them succeed, monitor progress and then make adjustments.
While observing in the classroom, one of the things that I noticed was that the teacher made sure that not knowing or being confused or failing at a question or assignment was okay.  The teacher made sure that they knew it was part of the process.  And just because you don't understand it right then, it doesn't mean that you will never understand it.  They were given opportunities to be retaught and try their assignment again.  They felt much more confident themselves.
After learning about developing a growth mindset,  I can see how important it is do teach this to our students. What a difference it could make in their whole life if they could learn this while they are young.  

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