Mindsets Matter

Presented by: Robin HarrisOAGCT Conference 2015

NAGC Standards

Demonstrate that I understand my interests, strengths, identity, and needs

Understand how I learn best and develop new ways to learn

Become a better learner Demonstrate personal responsibility and

leadership

Pass Forward Standards

Speaking and listening SL.4.2 (PASS OL.1.2, OL.1.3)

Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. (PASS SL.4.3)

Learning objectives

Utilize information about brain plasticity- to explain how and why the brain can grow and change over time( learn about the four brain lobes)

Define and differentiate fixed and growth mindsets

Apply understanding of definitions to transition from a fixed performance to a growth mindset learning orientation

Become comfortable with challenges and intellectual risk-taking

Formative Assessments/SurveyFixed and growth mindset

SurveyAssemble a brain cap with each

of the four lobesFour brain lobes quizThe Most Important Thing About

My Brain PowerPoint

The brainThe brain is like a

muscle that gets stronger and works better the more it is exercised.

Every time you work hard, stretch yourself and learn something new your brain forms new connections and over time you actually become smarter.

NeuronsAll of the areas of the brain… like sound,

communication, problem-solving… are made of cells called NEURONS

They transmit information all around the brain.

NeuronsLearning helps our neurons GROW.

The more we learn, the more connections they make

Neurons pass information through CONNECTIONS with other neurons

at SYNAPSES

Four lobes of the brain

Frontal Lobe

Personality, behavior, emotions Judgment, planning, problem

solving Speech: speaking and writing

(Broca’s area) Body movement Intelligence, concentration,

self awareness

Parietal Lobe

Interprets language, words

Sense of touch, pain, temperature (sensory strip)

Interprets signals from vision, hearing, motor, sensory and memory

Spatial and visual perception

Occipital Lobe

Interprets vision color, light, movement

Temporal Lobe

Understanding language

MemoryHearingSequencing and

organization

Mindset definition

The established set of beliefs held by someone. A mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations.

(http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mindset)

Activity  Students get their individual Q-

bitz board and card. This is a visual dexterity game.

Question- Would you be willing to try something hard if you didn’t know for sure that you could complete it?

Questions

How did you feel while attempting the hard puzzle?

Why did you feel…..? Why did you either want

another puzzle that was the same or one that was easier?

 

This is hard

I don’t want to do this!This is easy

This is making my head hurt!

Comments

Fixed Mindset

No matter how much you learn or how

hard you work your intelligence stays

the same.

Fixed Mindset Beliefs

Believe that ability is fixed like your eye color

People are born smart/sporty etc.Depressed after failurePut in less effortDon’t try new strategiesAvoids challengesWant to look smartIf I try then I must not be smart

Fixed Mindset Comments

“When I don’t make any mistakes.”

“It’s when I finish first and it’s perfect.”

“When something is easy for me and others can’t do it.”

Fixed-mindset thinking results in:

the belief that only untalented, ungifted people have to work for success; effort somehow reduces you.

a need for validation and reassurance in labels (“smart,” “jock”) – whether earned or not.

a desire to blame others or outside. circumstances when things don’t go your way.

don’t try new strategies.

Fixed Mindset

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmaKXiF5g84&feature=related

Write down one thing you know about a fixed mindset

Then fold it up and put it in the center of the table. Each person will take someone else's post-it, read it aloud and tell of a time they experienced a fixed mindset.

Growth MindsetThe distinguishing feature of

geniuses is their passion and dedication to their craft, and particularly, the way in which they identify, confront, and take pains to remedy their weaknesses (Good, Rattan, & Dweck, 2008).

IN OTHER WORDS…It’s not what you are born with that matters; it’s your mindset that matters

Growth mindset:

Belief that people can grow and develop

See failure/setback as a learning opportunity

Put in effort and persistTry alternative routes to success

Growth mindset comments“When it’s really hard, and I try

hard, and I can do something I couldn’t before.”

“When I work on something a long time and finally figure it out.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbaWNPBNJhkhttp://video.msnbc.msn.com/disrupt/53203584#53203584

Growth mindset results in:a love for learning and self-

improvement.a desire to be challenged.a willingness to work for positive

results.a belief that you can control the

outcomes in your life with effort and practice.

the ability to learn from mistakes and failures.

emotional resilience.

Write down 1 thing you know about a growth mindset

Then put paper in the center of the table. Each person will take someone else's post-it, read it aloud, and tell of a time they had a growth mindset.

Group Work

Each group will now take the Post-it notes and place them on a graph marked fixed or growth mindset.

Now discuss the benefits of having a growth mindset. Put each person’s ideas down and be prepared to share.

Thinking about mindset OBSERVE the mindset you adopt

You can CHOOSE to adopt a growth mindset

When you meet challenges REMIND yourself about the growth mindset

I think I can?When was a time it was difficult

for you to do something?What is something you want to

improve in?

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

QuestionsWhat is the theme of the video?What are your personal thoughts

of the video?What view of the world is shown

in this video?What kind of social realities does

the video present?How can you relate to this video?

Self directed learning

Now it is time to put your mind set to work!!! Choose from one of the I think I can statements. You have to decide if you have a fixed or growth mindset toward that statement. Then you must pursue it!

Focus on fixed/growth mindset sheet

Self Directed Learning

So how did you feel doing something that you thought you were not good at?

How did your mindset change from fixed to growth or did it stay the same?

Different ways people view failureSome people view failure as a learning opportunity. They value learning.

While others view it as confirmation that they are not smart.

Response to failure

SOME PEOPLE…

BLAME themselves,

Feel DEPRESSED and

GIVE UP trying

Response to Failure

OTHERS…

Don’t think that they are failing, so BLAME NO ONE

KEEP GOING and

Remain HOPEFUL that they will get there

Famous failures

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=zLYECIjmnQs

QuestionsWhat is the theme of the video?What are your personal thoughts of

the video?What view of the world is shown in

this video?What kind of social realities does

the video present?How can you relate to this video?Who would you consider a famous

failure? Why?

Discussion Question

How do you view failure? Turn and talk to your partner.

Mindset TipsTry out new strategiesFind learning information in

failureRemember marks do not show

your potential - they only show how you are doing right NOW.

If you are having difficulties finding new strategies or learning information ask someone who could help you.

Reflection

What did you learn about yourself and how you view how you learn while we learned about the brain and mindsets?

Reference http://

www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/pp/tools.php?p=c2lkPTEz

http://www4.esu.edu/academics/enrichment_learning/documents/pdf/developing_growth_mindset.pdf

http://positivelyaging.uthscsa.edu/curriculum/brain/pa03pdf/0301B-Cap.pdf