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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
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
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?
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
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?
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