September Monthly Objectives-Developing a Growth Mindset
Children who have a growth mindset do better in school because they have an empowering perspective on learning. They focus on improvement and see effort as a way to build their abilities. They see failure as a natural part of the learning process.
Through the type of work given and feedback provided to students, studies indicate a person can shift from a fixed (“I can’t”) to a growth (“I can”) mindset. Hear Carol Dweck speak about the power of believing that you can improve. Now is the perfect time to encourage students to develop this mindset so they can identify opportunities for growth and development this school year.
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K-6 Newsletter (or K-7)
Title: Developing a Growth Mindset
As we start the 2022–2023 school year, we thought it would be great to share how a growth mindset can encourage student success. A growth mindset is a concept established by Dr. Carol Dweck, who theorises that intelligence and talents are not set in stone (i.e., a fixed mindset) as they can be developed through hard work and effort. As we move forward this school year, it is more important than ever to continue modelling a growth mindset and instill this way of thinking within our students.
Theorised by Carol Dweck, and researched through child behaviour studies, findings show several benefits to a growth mindset:
1. Students with a growth mindset tend to prioritise challenging tasks that can reinforce new learnings
2. Students with a growth mindset are more persistent when working through difficult tasks than students with a fixed mindset
3. Students with a growth mindset generally cope well with the transition, exhibit the ability to self-regulate, and have higher self-esteem
Implementation Ideas to support a Growth Mindset using All About Me:
- Invite students to set goals in their All About Me portfolio (+Add Box > My Goals). Students can set goals relating to learning skills, competencies, academics and personal pursuits (check out the Portfolio Activities Package to get started!).
- Each week, set aside time for students to add personal artifacts, videos, pictures, and audio recordings to their Portfolio as they grow and accomplish new things.
- Prompt students to reflect on challenging tasks in their Portfolio and share strategies on how they hope to improve.
- Help students mindfully build upon essential competencies — September’s focus is the Importance of Empathy. Have students watch S1E20 of Competencies without a Classroom and engage students in a discussion using the accompanying slide deck, teacher guide, and student handout.
7–12 Newsletter
Title: Developing a Growth Mindset
As we start the 2022–2023 school year, we thought it would be great to share how a growth mindset can encourage student success. A growth mindset is a concept established by Dr. Carol Dweck, who theorises that intelligence and talents are not set in stone (i.e., a fixed mindset) as they can be developed through hard work and effort. As we move forward this school year, it is more important than ever to continue modelling a growth mindset and instill this way of thinking within our students.
Theorised by Carol Dweck, and researched through child behaviour studies, findings show several benefits to a growth mindset:
1. Students with a growth mindset tend to prioritise challenging tasks that can reinforce new learnings
2. Students with a growth mindset are more persistent when working through difficult tasks than students with a fixed mindset
3. Students with a growth mindset generally cope well with the transition, exhibit the ability to self-regulate, and have higher self-esteem
Implementation Ideas to support a Growth Mindset using Education Planner:
- Explore the Creating a Growth Mindset Portfolio lesson plan where students will discover and discuss how the brain works as well as how their mindset can dictate how their brain functions.
- Students will build a portfolio to document their growth mindset journey and better understand how they can overcome challenges and failures by shifting their learning.
2. Take time with your students to complete myBlueprint’s Coping Skills Class Activities to help students develop coping skills when faced with issues during challenging times.
3. Help students mindfully build upon essential competencies — September’s focus is the Importance of Empathy. Have students watch S1E20 of Competencies without a Classroom and engage students in a discussion using the accompanying slide deck, teacher guide, and student handout.
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