Everyone Can Learn
Think of time when you learned something new. What steps did you take to learn it?
Think of time you failed at something. What happened after you failed?
Can you think of anyone famous or accomplished? What would they have to learn before they were successful?
Draw a picture of something that you learned to do and what you first needed to know before you learned that.
We learn by building one skill on top of another, persevering through mistakes, and growing our brains
Think, Pair, Share
Think of time you had difficulty learning something. Pair up with a partner. Share with each other the experience, what you learned, and the outcome. You will each have oneminue to share.
Part 2 - Growth and Fixed Mindsets Self-Assessments
Part 2 - Growth and Fixed Mindsets Self-Assessment Results
Explore Mindsets
FIXED MINDSET: assumes intelligence and other qualities, abilities, and talents are fixed traits that cannot be developed GROWTH MINDSET: assumes intelligence and other qualities, abilities, and talents can be developed with effort, learning, and dedication over time.
Math is not my thing
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
I'm not good at this.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
I can grow my brain.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
She's the smart kid in class.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
I need to change my strategy.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
My hard work and effort has paid off.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
I'm not there yet.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
Scores and grades mean more than growth.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
People can change.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
It's better to look smart than take risks.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
I will never be that smart.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
A good attitude is importnat in learning.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
I feel dumb if I'm not correct.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
I'm a problem solver.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
Let's brainstorm a list of growth-oriented classroom rules, expectations, and guidelines that could help us develop our growth mindset and encourage it in others.
Create a growth-mindset brain and a fixed mindset brain using words, symbols, pictures to decorate each brain.