#memspachat Archive
A chat for Principals, Administrators & Lead Educators. Come join the Collaboration and Learning THURSDAY'S at 8pm ET.
Thursday October 20, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Hi my name is Samantha Chupa. I am a student teacher in Livonia. Do you mind if I join your chat tonight?
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is starting now. Come join the collaboration and check us out NOW.
We're discussing "Expanding a Growth Mindset"
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is starting now. Come join the collaboration and check us out NOW.
We're discussing "Expanding a Growth Mindset"
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I'll be tonight's Moderator "Expanding a Growth Mindset"
Mike Domagalski: Elem Principal & Curriculum Coordinator
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Checking in Rachael from Jenison
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Best PD ever, Samantha! Come one come all! https://t.co/rZwvFUHNQZ
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Hi my name is Samantha Chupa. I am a student teacher in Livonia. Do you mind if I join your chat tonight?
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Welcome Rachael. Great conversations on the Voxer group.
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Welcome! Great questions for tonight's
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Hello crew! Jon here, elementary principal from Livonia!
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Hey all, Matt, elem lead learner from northern IL joining in between pitches....Go Cubs!
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Doug Ammeraal from Mona Shores -- Middle School Principal
In/out this evening. Just in from PTCs and need some family time.
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Excited. I've been reading Dweck's Mindset, so it is great timing! .
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I'm going to have to get in on this Voxer thing.
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Tim from Waverly... As always have a few minutes but love growth mindset
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Hi I am Basil Marin from Norfolk Virginia. I am currently working as an alternative special education teacher.
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Questions starting in 1 minute on
"Expanding a Growth Mindset"
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Derek Wheaton, rewired principal in the house! Looking to learn more about growth mindset!
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thanks for facilitating, looking forward to a good time!
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Q1: What is your definition of a Fixed Mindset and a Growth Mindset?
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Samantha, you are always welcome to join us on ! Great learning!
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Hey crew! Give my friend a follow. She's new to Twitter, but is growing her PLN quickly:) https://t.co/jYNGpO76SE
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Hi my name is Samantha Chupa. I am a student teacher in Livonia. Do you mind if I join your chat tonight?
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A1-fixed doesn't believe it can happen, growth knows eventually it will
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Elem principal here. 1st time
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Good evening. Tom Assistant Principal Massachusetts. Looking forward to collaboating with other educators.
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A1. To me fixed is predetermined with a fixed ceiling. Growth equals unlimited potential and always improving.
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welcome! You've come to a great chat!
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A1: Fixed Mindset = Leaders are born. Growth Mindset=Leaders are those who work hard & acquire skills through practice.
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Growth mindset is all about the power of yet... We can we will we must even if we haven't yet
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Hey Everyone, Tom here, K-5 Principal in Lexington, MA
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A1: FM-continue to do what you've been doing=same results, no growth. GM-New attempts=new learning, growth, new Ls, & impact.
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A1:fixed you are born with set abilities can't change growth everything can be developed and learned always growing and changing
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A1: Fixed: boxed in, can't see what's out in front, unable to receive feedback to grow, refusal to grow beyond own thoughts
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Thanks Mike, glad to be here!
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A1: A fixed mindset is a way of thinking that is limited and growth mindset is a positive way of thinking. It requires grit!!
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A1: growth-S imp can happen. Ss and Ts believe it
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Growth mindset is about feedback... And using the feedback to grow your brain... Expand your brain and build pathways
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A1: Growth: open to other's feedback for growth, hard work beats talents, can learn something new, talent does not equal success
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A1: One can grow their abilities like a muscle. With hard work and dedication anything can be accomplished!!
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A1: fixed-narrow vision. Change difficult/impossible. Feedback not used for improvement
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A1 Fixed - my biology determines my potential. Growth - my experiences, grit, and effort determine my potential.
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A1 GM-belief that your brain has capability to always grow and learn. FM-the belief that your brain is fried
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A1: Fixed mindset: I can't get better than I am. Growthmindset: I can get better over time w/perseverance.
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is happening now. "Expanding a Growth Mindset" - JOIN US
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A1 Fixed>believs they can only improve within their own biological abilities> born with. Growth Mindset> Can grow with hard work
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QUESTION 2 coming up on ...
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A1: Fixed mindset supports excuses for failure while growth mindset promotes effort, determination, and the will to succeed.
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Q2: Do you see your school as more a Fixed Mindset school/staff, or a Growth Mindset school/staff? Why?
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Actually, my brain feels a little fried right now:)
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YES! Success is determined by reaching YOUR absolute best! Thus, you must have a GM...for YOU & YOUR growth. Love it.
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We developed a prgm GRIT-greatness requires internal toughness. We devote a month to growth mindset
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That's because it is October FRIEND! FM if you stay that way! Not after this LM weekend!
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A2: We are becoming a growth mindset staff...we are a work in progress, but always moving in the right direction!
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A2 we did a book study... Mindsets in the classroom last year. All teachers have lanyards we give to ss who exhibit GM
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A 1 fixed = stagnation; growth = change
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A2: We're a GM school. Willing to learn and try new things, and we know that "Mistakes are where the new learning goes".
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A2 we are a growth mindset staff and building and school...
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A2. Growth! My staff is awesome! Taking risks to keep improving and trying new things! Speeds might be dif. but ev1 is growing.
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A2-transitioning....cultural/knowledge shift that takes time to educate all in the building
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Amie McCaw checking in with a growth mindset
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A2: we're a growth mindset school with a few fixed mindset Ts
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A2: Our staff is amazing - collectively and individually. We are certainly focused on collaboration for GROWTH!
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A2: To be honest, we are operating as a fixed mindset and I see many teachers who are not promote positive S efficiency.
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Have to take safe risks for the benefit of students and learning. No risk, no reward.
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A2 It depends at what we're looking. We show growth in our aspirations, idea, but we are fixed when it comes down to actions.
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A2: Total GM. We've done some great things and will continue to learn and do more. New information should mean dif decisions.
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A2: growth is hard for some Ts to believe in. We keep wkg at it. So close!
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Question 3 coming up next on
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A2: Many staff memebers are willing to try new things to improve. Some are comfortable with their traditional ways
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A2: staff are GM always reading learning and sharing had a lunch and learn over 90% staff attended voluntarily
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A2: Mostly growth, but sometimes outside factors that undermine learning (e.g. poverty, societal ills) can be frustrating.
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A2 Growth implies change. People want change, but they don't want to change. Yet, the change has to come from inside.
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heard these risks as "run to" risks where the outcome is always positive. Willing to "just try" it.
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Definitely! Doesn't happen over night. I think positivity goes hand in hand w/ growth mindset-along w/relationships.
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Q3: How can we expand our Growth Mindset to respond to “Teaching is a Practice, Not a Perfection?”
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A2-Every school I visit, I am continuously awestruck by the passionate educators I meet who ENSURE a GM for S's as learners!
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Yes>GRIT/Resiliency is so important for kids to learn & develop to be college and career ready. … https://t.co/8cWiztZNGm
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We developed a prgm GRIT-greatness requires internal toughness. We devote a month to growth mindset
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The moment we think we've reach growth mindset, we are back to fixed. Growth never accept limits. Alwa… https://t.co/q4zc07dvZm
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A2: growth is hard for some Ts to believe in. We keep wkg at it. So close!
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A3: honestly it starts in our evaluation tool and using it to coach needs combination of praise and constructive feedback
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A3: Have to provide resources and model. If you walk the walk.... they will talk the talk! https://t.co/cGaJcohO2U
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Q3: How can we expand our Growth Mindset to respond to “Teaching is a Practice, Not a Perfection?”
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A3: It's about the journey,not the destination. We never "finish" learning, we strive to become continuous learners!
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A3-I feel like the first step is for eduleaders to start modeling the art of failing forward
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A3: As must give teachers & other educators permission to make mistakes. You have to promote positivity, creativity & innovation
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A3 perfection is the enemy, a shield to hide our vulnerability and uncertainty. We have to be willing to admit we don't know
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A3. What worked for last years class might not work this year. Learn from mistakes in practice to improve for the next time.
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Q3: Oh man, our work will never be done. What's the saying, "never teach 1 year for 30 years" we must always adapt with our Ss
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I love the failing forward movement......
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A3: Must work to build a culture of curiosity and perseverance.
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A3: Expand growth mindset about the practice and craft of teaching by honoring attempts, not just flash. Be proud of risks.
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A3: could evaluation have a domain for experiential growth for trial and error. Place value on getting outside comfort zone.
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A3: When it comes to Ss they are trying new things DAILY, have to teach them to expect challenge/failure, it makes us stronger
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always such a wordsmith...nicely put! https://t.co/63Uhxsts6C
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A3: It's about the journey,not the destination. We never "finish" learning, we strive to become continuous learners!
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A3: Good should never be the enemy of great. You have to start somewhere at some point.
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QUESTION 4 coming up on ...
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so important if T and S will ever embody the process
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Q4: Describe what your classrooms would look like if they were “Growth Mindset Zones of Learning.”
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A3: Marzano likened teaching to Art and Science, both of which constantly advance/grow as information and technology grow.
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A3- I think the eval system has impacted this for teachers. Our job=to support them in risk taking and build a trusting place
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A3: Building strong relationships with Ts. Give adequate time to practice new techniques with constructive feedback.
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A3 Perfection means one single absolute. Teaching can never be perfect as our ss are different. It can always be improved.
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A4: A place where we encourage Risk Taking, celebrate Mistakes, and honor the process of learning.
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A4-is love to hear discussions focused on process not outcome, same with work samples posted
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A4: Classroom would look like this (link) and my eval as T would not have reflected my growth as T https://t.co/A7kPFXGmep
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A4: mastery, retakes, many ways to demonstrate knowledge, student voice and choice evident, never finished learning
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A3 By being a passionate, continuous learner & connected educator that collaborates with colleagues to improve student outcomes.
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A4: I my classroom, my Ss understand that failure is a big part of success!! My Ss are not afraid to ask questions?? Lead
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Welcome Outstanding educator, coach, and technology leader!
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A4 I would never hear "I am not a good writer. I will be okay with a C."
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A4: Lots of S talk w/questions being a mainstay. School theme=we stick with problems until they're solved.
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A4: Feedback>grades, goal setting, reflection opportunities, failure by commission not omission, praise effort not skill
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A4: Relationships are huge in our environment and Ss must feel that Ts genuinely care about their future!!
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A4 See= Ss teaching Ss, Ts listening more than talking, Hear-=Deep dialogue w/ questioning, Feel= High Energy
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A3: Tell our Ss they can learn, persist through obstacles, mistakes give them a chance to win!
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A5: Tech-rich makerspace labs, allow Ss to develop skills and ideas in collaboration with peers both in class and around world.
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Yes-- goal setting is so important for our students!
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A4: Tech-rich makerspace labs, allow Ss to develop skills and ideas in collaboration with peers both in class and around world.
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A4 Student choice, solving authentic problems with perseverance. Challenges embraced by t and s
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Question 5 coming up next on ...
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Q5: How can we create a climate of Growth Mindset with parents, students, and community members?
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When people who work together are truly happy for each other's successes. No competition. My success is… https://t.co/oCbCJyFsx5
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A4: Support and celebration. Optomism, success from failure. Determination based on a passion to get there!!… https://t.co/B1mSOH3cU9
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Love the connections between GM, Innovator's Mindset and Poor Students, Rich Teaching
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A4 safe, respectful, full of questions, thinking... The hum of learning... creativity, problem solving
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A5. I think you just need to share information and show examples of students demonstrating GMS.
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A5: Share out with parents & community what a GM is. Use quotes, blog posts, articles for examples. Teach students to share too
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A5: Be clear abt what GM is and isn't. Promote a positive "can do" attitude. Do not make room for negativity...enemy of GM
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A5- Find ways for our Ss to be the teachers to our families and communities. Use social media -share out on Twitter :)
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A5: develop SMART goals, involve Ps in process. Reflect and revise.
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A5 as with everything - modeling. Our use of language. What we emphasize as important not in words but in action is a start.
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A5: we started doing student goal setting every S has their own personal goal and we share with parents
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Q5 Build a mindset of abundance and not scarcity. Be more like Bob the Builder- We can reach them! YES WE CAN!
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Social media a powerful communication tool regarding GM.
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A5: Model in all contexts. Have students be ambassadors in spreading vision
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A5: Ps must feel that their input and ideas are heard!! Once buy-in is established then collaboration & transparency are key!
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Yup! We control the message. So important to recognize and take advantage of, Jon.
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It totally is the antithesis of growthmindset...
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A5: I have to say this one. has a great way of connecting with P's & community using - Great idea!
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A5: find ways to celebrate all success-even baby steps. Sometimes a baby step is all you can get.
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A5 our action communicates to our community... However concrete things include twitter, writing innovative grants, newsletter
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But not Leo, dude is always messing up, Derek, and isn't learning from his mistakes. Every episode, something!
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A4: Creating a safe and comfortable classroom environment. A place where students feel comfortable to share their thoughts.
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QUESTION 6 is on deck on ... 30 seconds away.
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So true-- every step forward is a big deal.
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A5 What awards we give ss sends an important message to families about what we value: growth or outcome.
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A5-I think it all starts with education....needs to be an effort on eduleader to make everyone informed
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A5: GM can always be part of the message. Ex: Had a rough day today, but let's reflect, learn, and come back tomorrow
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Q6: Name some strategies you’ve used, or could use, to create more a Growth Mindset in/with your colleagues.
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A5: You can create a growth mindset with students and parents through modeling
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Truth always shines through actions. People are tired of words and empty promises. https://t.co/bJJFOpGd9i
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A5 our action communicates to our community... However concrete things include twitter, writing innovative grants, newsletter
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Ah,but with an abundant/ growth mindset, one will always believe that Leo WILL learn from his mistakes! Never give up!
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A6- Sharing articles in Google Classroom, Book share of Innovator's Mindset, Model risk taking @ staff meetings
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A6. Took a risk today with our staff meeting activities. Told Ts this might be great or be really bad but was taking a risk
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A6-I'd love to do a book study with stakeholders on what dweck has to say along with brainstorming sessions
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A5: Start by focusing on goals/constant improvement and developing "I can" attitudes with Ss. This will extend to parents.
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A6: , positive notes/messages, parent presentations on math/mindset, promote risk taking.
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Q6: My staff notes end with a "Quote of the Week" most quotes are centered around g mindset. You get good at what you emphasize.
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A6 Increase interactivity in meetngs foster greater sharing and support. video clips to prompt discussion with an "unbook" study
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A6: Curr. Depts trying new practice each month & reporting success/fails. Model as leader.
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A6: looking for the + in perceived - situations, verbalizing we can always improve, giving kudos for the extra effort to T/Ss
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A6: Before each meeting we give each T an opportunity to give a positive about another teacher. Creates a culture of positivity!!
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A6 share books, articles, have people visit and learn from your building, newspaper articles, district newsletters
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A6: Book study sounds great. Any ideas?
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A6: Connect GM to other "initiatives' so it becomes embedded within the culture
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A6- w/ Admin team- take time at mtgs to share out videos/articles. Take risks w/ leading new learning
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There is always next week's episode!
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Absolutely! People who learn together, act on it together. They have a shared language and conceptual u… https://t.co/SsXGeUhAW0
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A6-I'd love to do a book study with stakeholders on what dweck has to say along with brainstorming sessions
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A6: Raffle tix for Ts who attend PD, read prof art., try new things, etc. Prizes weekly. They loved it.
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A6: Modeling a novel or effective teaching strategy/idea for staff generates enthusiasm and buy in. Supportive challenges!
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QUESTION 7 coming in hot on
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A6 Workshops - tt can be given scenarios to which they need to respond with a growth mindset.
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Q7: What are the differences between Growth Mindset performance goals and Growth Mindset learning goals?
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A6: links to articles in newsletters, sharing Tweets from chats like this, growing in my own practice & sharing my new learning
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Have to duck out early tonight. Thank you for moderating & thank you for joining us for your first
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YES! That's the spirit! Remember Leo the Late Bloomer?
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A7 growth mindset goals would include multiple ways to success
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A7: PGoals-Summative. LGoals-Formative
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A7: Performance is a culmination, learning is a journey like mentioned earlier. We stop w/ 1, con't with another.
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A6: It has to begin with having strong relationships with colleagues. From there each person must be openminded to new ideas.
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A7 Growth in performance means effort to achieve; growth in learning means effort to understand. Different focus.
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LAST Q - Let's just share:
Q8: Please share anything else that can inspire more of a Growth Mindset in our buildings/districts
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And mutiple ways to measure it https://t.co/bInzRP9D04
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A7 growth mindset goals would include multiple ways to success
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A7: Performance and learning go hand in hand. Ways we act impact how we learn and grow. .
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A7- Good thinking qst! Put focus on LEARNING so all move forward rather than a set goal where not ALL will feel success
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A7 athletes perform and have mostly growth mindsets. Why is performance considered summative?
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LOVE Leo the Late Bloomer!
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A7-for me, I think it depends on how the feedback will be provided and used for each
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a8. keep the conversation going!
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Q8 Innovator's Mindset is a great iteration of GM. Also loving the application in Poor Student, Rich Teaching
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Thanks and Great chat as always!
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A8: We used Duckworth's book to develop GRIT program. Each month is new lesson to get Ss to develop GM. Going well.
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A8 don't give up! Growth mindset is a culture shift we must grow in this area and inspire others to grow. It's all about growth
