Mindsets in the classroom 2

September 21-October 12

​Greetings Cross Creek educators! I like this quote from Dr. Dweck, a leading mindset researcher.

We are going to combine foundational 
chapters one and two for the next segment
​of the book study. There will be four online response questions and an application assignment.  This segment's end date is October 12.  

​In this hybrid book study teachers will earn a total of 12 hours (1.2 ceu's) for reading each chapter, responding to discussion prompts online, and sharing application of ideas.  You will be given no later than (NLT) dates for completing chapters.  

I want to thank Melissa Storms for giving me much needed help with this study.  In growth mindset fashion, I had to experience a little failure in order to become a better blogger.  ​

Read chapters one and two, click on "comments" to answer.  Number your answers to correspond with the questions.  Your application assignment follows (Veteran teachers will have a different assignment than BT teachers). If you have questions feel free to contact me. athetford@edumentality or [email protected]. 

All teachers
Questions: 

1. In what areas do you think you have a fixed mindset? In what areas do you think you have a growth mindset?
2. Do we as a society believe in a growth mindset? Why or why not?
3. Based on the data on Table 1 on page 11, what implications for teaching mindset are made clear and what does this mean for early college classroom instruction and culture?
4. What  one new idea or learning you have gained as a result of these two chapters?

Application assignment: BT Teachers
1. Go through the Itty Bitty Book and find at least three protocols that have a growth mindset attitude (elements of persistence, perseverance, effort, etc).  List the protocol and briefly explain why you selected it. 

Application assignment: Veteran Teachers
1. Identify one student that has fixed mindset tendencies.  Assign a pseudonym, describe the student in general terms and cite at least two examples that show his/her mindset.  It can be a quote or a situation.  Keep observing the student as he/she will continue to be part of your application assignment.