Chapter 7: Parents, Teachers, and Coaches: Where Do Mindsets Come From?

Watch this video on the Power of Yet.  

The Power of Yet

Teaching, parenting, and coaching are all difficult jobs. Depending on the ideals, standards, and expectations that are set, we can shape a child's mindset.  Comment on one or more of these commonly asked questions.  

Do you believe making excuses for children's failures will protect their self esteem?   

Do you praise children's intelligence to make them feel smart?

Have you used discipline to "teach a child a lesson".?

Chapter 8: Changing Mindsets

How can we as educators promote a growth mindset in the classroom?  What are some ideas or activities you could try with your students?

Chapter 6: Relationships: MIndsets in love or not

How well do you feel you take criticism from others, whether it be a partner, friend, family member, or co-worker?  What do you think criticism means about you?

Chapter 5: Business and Leadership

How can we help to create a culture of self-examination, open communication, and teamwork in our classrooms and work place?

Chapter 4: Sports: The Mindset of a Champion

Watch the following video.  Do you have the mindset of a champion?  Do you do your best work when things are going for you or against you?  How can you use a mindset to raise your game when it counts most?

Famous Failures

Chapter 3: The Truth about Ability and Accomplishment

Do you assume success comes from an innate talent or ability? Why are there brilliant individuals who don't reach their potential or realize their ability, yet there are individuals who appear not so brilliant who are highly successful?  How did they do it??

Chapter 2: Inside the Mindsets

Can you think of a child or adult in your life who tends to avoid responsibility by making excuses or blaming others?  Think of a specific example and describe how you might use a mindset to help the individual take responsibility and correct the problems he/she faces.  

Chapter 1 & Video: A glimpse into Carol Dweck's philosophy

Please take a moment to view this video.   For some reason the video starts at the 5 minute mark.  Please be sure to drag the bar to the beginning to view the whole video.   

Carol Dweck


Can you think of a time you faced an important opportunity or challenge with a fixed mindset?  What were your thoughts and worries?

Now, take that same opportunity or challenge and switch into a growth mindset?  What might you have done differently?  What strategies or plans might have helped?

Introduction

Welcome to our Blog.  Please take a moment to introduce yourself. Tell us your name, what grade level you teach and how many years you have been teaching.  Please be sure to post your own response to each of the questions as well as engage in meaningful conversation by responding to other's comments throughout the process.   

Just for a fun start, please watch this short video clip.  It will help set the stage for Mindset!

Yoda