#ctedu Archive
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Tuesday May 10, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to - Tonight, we're talking Fostering a Growth Mindset in schools. Introduce yourself, where you're from and your role in Ed.
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Yeah Hello everyone - Sean Hutchinson fourth grade teacher from Stamford
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Hey Rob! How are you doing this evening? . How is the new position?
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Jimmy. 5th Grade Humanities teacher in Stamford. Excited to talk growth mindset for
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Good Evening, I'm Rob from Norwalk. I'm an interim Curriculum and Instruction Site Director. Excited for the conversation.
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Hi. I'm Keri. Lead teacher in Newtown.
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good man. Busy. How about you?
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Good Evening Keri. Thanks for joining in the conversation.
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Jimmy glad to see you this evening! . I am looking out my window and it is still light out. Love this time of year
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for real. We can take family walks after dinner. Love that.
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Dan here - middle school Instructional Coach
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Hello from Kim and Jill, joining from NB Canada. We are K-12 Literacy Coordinators. Looking forward to chatting about growth mindset.
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Hey Dan- how is everything?
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Good Evening, welcome to the conversation.
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Kim and Jill thanks for joining us this evening. How are you doing?
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thanks for popping in, Dan. Happy you could join.
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Hi Catie from Stamford, CT. I'm an art teacher.
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Dan welcome back! How is it going? I am thrilled that the sun is out and summer is just around the corner
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Terrie from mighty Bluejay land. Katy, TX 4 th grade ELA/SS
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A1: Ability to feel you can learn anything, being able to persevere through problems, failing and reflecting to get stronger.
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Fantastic! Spring is arriving here in Eastern Canada.
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Sorry I am late! Christie Norwalk
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A1: A belief that you can improve through hard work and perseverance.
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A1 Growth mindset is willing to push beyond the boundaries that have been set for you: by self or others! PUSH! Excuses Mucus!
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Sorry I'm late. A1 reflecting on past lessons. Always looking to improve
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A1: the ability to know that you can learn and change your learning, understanding of topic
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A1 GM-Ss need to try new strats + seek input from others when stuck. A repertoire of approaches—not just sheer effort—to learn/grow
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A1: A believe that learning is not just for the “smart” but for anyone who is willing to work hard and endure. That we can change
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A1: Constantly improving yourself and fostering growth in others for the joy of learning
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Glad you made it Erin. Welcome to this evening’s chat jump right in
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reflection is so important for growth mindset
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A1: I also think about the GM about always challenging and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in order to help our students.
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A1 believing you have the capacity to achieve; recognizing that this may not be easy or straightforward
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A1: growth mindset - a willingness to do what is necessary for forward movement and progress
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What is so scary is how ubiquitous the fixed mind set is in our education system. Wow
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It's not having a growth mindset or fixed mindset. We have continuum of both- just need to recognize, reflect and grow.
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Growth mindset cannot be achieved without daily reflection: celebrations and needed improvements
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A2: Asking the right questions, providing feedback to help attain a goal, supporting a risk free classroom, & encouraging reflection.
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I agree! My favorite class in college was called "the reflective educator"
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A2 The first critical step is modeling our own growth mindset, sharing our own learning processes and experiences.
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A2: Be a learner with your students. Make mistakes and take risks. Plan opportunities for students to direct their own learning.
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What I find interesting is he discussion on how the brain and learning happens. Ss think it magically occurs in a “black box”
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A2: discuss relationships between ideas/concepts, relativity, reflection and willingness
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A2: Another great project is incorporating arts, music, into my Social Studies Westward Expansion unit.
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A2. Our classrooms have to be a place to make mistakes to learn and grow. If we teach Ss learning is one +done what are we teaching?
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A2 Growth mindset in students is only planted in students when Ts demonstrate growth mindset themselves!Vulnerability! Transparency
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Modeling and supporting is soo important. We're in this together!!
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This is because everything is at their fingertips & Ss want instant results
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A2 we can show our students it ok to fail but have to reflect on why we did and improve from there challenging ourselves
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Totally agree, but I also realize that Ps have to be involved because a lot pressure 2 get grades negates the process
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for sure. This honesty with Ss goes a long way to building trust. Once these relationships are cemented, it's magical.
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We have to look at the tasks + purposes. If Ss don't find value or are worried about a grade-limiting
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they truly respond when pushed and challenged in a constructive way.
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excellent skill; the more the students see that the T is performing the same skill the more willingness they have
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man, does it ever. It should be paramount in our classrooms. Students need a glimpse into the soul of their teacher.
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YES! Constructive filled with compassion spurned by love for our Sts!
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A2: How are Ts embedding critical thinking skill into the growth mind culture? They seem to go hand in hand.
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A3 Recently visited a makerspace and used The Most Magnificent Thing and Ish as read alouds and for quick writes.
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A3. More Growth Mindset resources for you and your school.
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awwwww. Those two books. :)
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A3:google classroom for a landing place for reflection & continuous google docs; interested in thanks
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A3: Used animation 2spark discussion on creativty/ growth mindset with G3 Ss then they made their own https://t.co/7QUVVp5uJF
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I am reading Mindset in the Classroom by . Great read
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A3 My own struggles as a learner are embedded in daily lessons!
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Love rounds- how do you see it promote a Growth Mindset?
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oh man, yes! I wish more teachers saw the value in using picture books. They're the best.
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A3 A Mindset for Learning by and is a must for Ts interested in exploring growth mindset.
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A4: Very big challenge, Rob. Start small. Create culture that allows for teacher's taking risks. Empower stakeholders.
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Instructional rounds have allowed all parties safely see how T respond to specific aspect of teaching process
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We use picture books in sessions with Ts as often as possible too!
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A4: Persistence & leading by example; provide opportunities for the conversation & training
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A3: Books like The Dot, Ish & Beautiful Oops help people of all ages explore their own thinking and learning. Love readalouds in art!
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I always do when I present, too. Really shows many how deep they can be.
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A4. IMO- Every T can promote a growth mindset in their classroom. It's up to everyone of us to know our Ss and support risk taking.
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Yes! Never underestimate the power of the picture book.
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perfect! Great way to set the stage for Ts & Ss
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BTW I once took a MOOC through Coursera on coaching teachers and the big focus was dealing with fixed mindsets
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Thank you for joining tonight's -Please make sure to follow new participants.
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A4: Be driven by a passion to do meaningful work and ask others to collaborate with you.
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Thanks great conversation
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Thanks, ! Great chat and nice topic! Talk soon!
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Thank you for letting me join you! Look forward to connecting with all of you on a regular basis!
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Thanks for an inspiring chat tonight about .
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Thanks everyone have a great night!
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Schools cultures are resistant to change. We need to share our own fixed mindsets and our change process. TRUST is key
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thanks for sharing with us this evening! Hope to see you next week!
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I wasn't seeing a lot of change in mindset among colleagues until recently. Now I don't want the year to end! https://t.co/aljqhV0XNG
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Schools cultures are resistant to change. We need to share our own fixed mindsets and our change process. TRUST is key
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What did you guy do to change?
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I convinced people to join me in introducing engaging methods such as
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haha I mean in what ways to incorporate the use of it ; how to embed it
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Thank you for joining us this evening. Hope to see you next week. Have a great rest of the week!
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how did they suggest you deal with a fixed mindset?Always a journey to help adapt and change.
