Growth Mindset
Believe Abilities are Developed through Dedication
Hard Work—brains and talent are just the starting point.
Love of learning
Resilience that is essential for great accomplishments.
Essential Questions:
What is growth mindset?
What is the difference between a fixed and growth mindset?
What is my current mindset?
How can I change my mindset?
Have students complete the self assessment or do a whole group four corners game using the assessment questions (see attached questions)
Watch all/some of the mindset videos or others that you like: Growth Mindset Video, Changing a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset, Growth Mindset Changed His Life, Karate Kid Montage, Ormie
Complete the following activities:
Sorting activity (see attached)
Make a list of the things you feel you are good at and some of the things you aren't; for each item, explain why. Share your list and reasons with a partner. Pick two items on your "not good" list and discuss what it would take for you to become better at each.
After completing the other growth mindset activities have students reflect on the essential questions. All advisories should create a door covering/poster to hang outside your room to represent your understanding as an advisory of growth mindset. You can do this in the form of drawings, words, quotes, etc. Be creative!
Above are the two resources to help reenforce student expected behaviors.
Use the video and talking points on any Wellness Wednesday or Advisory period throughout the year.