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We should be aware of all useful non-cognitive skills. Resilience, persistence, grit -- whatever you want to call it; it is a trait of many (not all) successful people. #edchat
Grit is the capacity to persevere through setbacks and make adjustments on the journey to excellence. To learn grit, students must be required to achieve mastery before progressing. The greatest deterrent to grit is the systemic acceptance of completion instead of mastery #edchat
Grit ... the term used to describe the abrasiveness of sandpaper ... or an education buzzword that has been adopted because apparently "perseverance" and "stick-to-it-ness" no longer mean the same thing #edchat
My kids know grit, but not necessarily when it comes to academics. I am very cognizant of teaching ss to be persistent, but the lesson is lost if not continually reinforced. Btw⬇grit below. #edchat
A1: I think "grit" is something we educators have to have because we deal with different circumstances all the time. We don't just work with kids, we work with their families too and their situations. #edchat
Because they've been hiding under a rock? Were in a coma for the last decade? Stopped doing PD back in the '70s? This trend has been hard to miss. #edchat
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Hey @stephenkelley85, sure looks like the Lincoln Memorial. Lincoln certainly had grit: perseverance, moving forward despite great challenges. The vision kept L going, a House divided cannot stand; we must be a nation where all r equal. We r moving toward that goal. #edchat
Well said! Grit has so many different facets. My students exhibit far more grit than I could every imagine at home. Their ability to persist through trials and tribulations is incredible. The key is transferring that skill to the classroom #edchat
A2: Some districts believe that grit isn't a good thing to teach to students because it sends the wrong message. It is also not implemented the same in all classroom which can lead to confusion of the true meaning. #edchat@ShiftParadigm
Grit is the drive to do more and be more...to not let anything stop you from doing your very best in whatever form that may take....to turn every obstacle into a challenge that can be met #edchat
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A problem with education is we spend more time coming up with new words to replace old to describe what we/kids do that we no longer make the changes. #edchat
Top of the heap, A number one, front of the line best peeps ever -> @stephenkelley85 and @itsmeSpiri welcome to #edchat What do i need to know about grit?
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Grit is the ability to keep going, course correct, and persevere through obstacles while moving towards a goal. As educators its one of the most important skills we can equip kids with. #edchat
Been thinking through the issue of "resisters" when trying to implement new pedagogy/learning programs. What would you see as the greatest influence on positive change? #edchat#ozedchat
Top of the heap, A number one, front of the line best peeps ever -> @stephenkelley85 and @itsmeSpiri welcome to #edchat What do i need to know about grit?
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It's been my experience that some students don't even recognize the grit, or the ability to have grit, that they have. I have had a few students this year who have shown grit by rising above their circumstances and others that choose not to. #edchat
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Grit is something you acquire from each challenge met head on. I tell my students that college is a place that weeds out quitters. Grit means you don’t give up. Students can develop this when I challenge them, support them where they are and believe they will succeed #edchat
Grit happens when teachers model those behaviors for students. It also happens when students set attainable, challenging goals for themselves. Teachers can provide the support needed to help students reach their potential. #edchat@ShiftParadigm
Alfie Kohn has argued rather convincingly that "grit" can be used to provide cover to those who think a ton of mindless busywork/homework = good teaching. #edchat
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I think cross-classroom implementation is vital because a trait like grit isn't subject material so all teachers need to be on board with it and know how to "teach" grit well and coax it out. #edchat
As teachers we need to be aware of grit because a key teaching objective must be to build the confidence of our students. Grit involving persevering, when facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Confidence helps one to overcome the obstacles: "Yes, I can do it!" #edchat
We have so many challenges we face during our day, Learners need to persevere thru them, failure isnt a stop sign, need to view it as a learning experience, valuable lessons & as an influential factor in motivating learners to take on challenges #edchat
Yes! How do we get them to see that this grit they have internally is transferrable to academics? Some of them get it and others don't capitalize on that concept, no matter how hard we try to get them to see it. #edchat
We can teach grit by modeling it for our students. Share with them our goals, our struggles and let them watch us push through. Let them see us fail, then succeed. #EdChat
Grit is often mistaken for being stubborn. However students who exhibit the highest levels of grit are highly reflective and adaptable. They embrace failure as an opportunity to grow. #edchat
We can assist our students by helping them identify their own goals and specific steps to get there. Check in with those same students and see how they are doing, maybe they need help staying on course. #EdChat
So there is a misunderstanding among many I know that grit means never giving up....there is nothing wrong with abandoning something that is not working and trying something else #edchat
Thanks, Mark! #GRIT" is not just a word, it is a way of life! You don't just say it, but model, practice, teach & live by it!The Pillars of "GRIT" are powerful! #edchat
A1: when ss can attend to a task for an extended period of time, problem solve and fail without giving up, keep trying until they succeed or make a new plan. Always learning and trying to improve. #edchat
Sometimes it depends on what the other stuff is...when a S has trauma or other significant life events happening all the grit they have may be to making it through a day #edchat
You can let students figure out a correct answer before moving on to the next student. Teach and model for students the appropriate way to respond to failure and overcome. Show them real world, relatable examples. Give them time to reflect. #edchat@ShiftParadigm
I teach grit by constantly complimenting effort and that "keep going" mentality. My kids know that I love when they keep going when things get hard. They are more likely to tell me about a "stay strong"than a "win". #EdChat
Be aware of grit, AND aware of how to motivate our S, to help them gain the confidence to perservere. Grit involves grinding out victories, overcoming obstacles. All S face obstacles, but the underserved, those in poverty, facing racism, prejudice, need grit to succeed. #edchat
Grit is something you acquire from each challenge met head on. I tell my students that college is a place that weeds out quitters. Grit means you don’t give up. Students can develop this when I challenge them, support them where they are and believe they will succeed #edchat
I am a huge believer in self-reflection. I use it in my class regularly. I think My having students be self-reflective, set goals, have rationales for their goals, check progress towards goals, they could see the grit they have shown through reaching their goal. #edchat
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I don’t think grit can survive without passion. We can teach grit & train Ss for grit in terms of perseverance & stamina, but without S engagement, grit doesn’t have much chance. If Ss are engaged and passionate, then we will observe grit. @ShiftParadigm#edchat
Allow and encourage redos for full credit...why was it decided that fixing mistakes only earns half credit? Isn’t that just saying second chances are worth only 1/2 of first choices #edchat
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Also, I might add "discipline." I once heard that discipline is remembering what you want...in terms of self-directed learning, rather than self-inflicted learning. That was a new interpretation to me in light of the actual definition. #edchat
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I'm not sure what you mean by this statement,"All S face obstacles, but the underserved, those in poverty, facing racism, prejudice, need grit to succeed"? Are you saying it's they have more obstacles to overcome than others? #edchat
I do this too! If you haven't read Peter Johnston's book "Opening Minds", I highly recommend it. One of the best books I read in college and super applicable to this discussion. #edchat
I don’t think grit can survive without passion. We can teach grit & train Ss for grit in terms of perseverance & stamina, but without S engagement, grit doesn’t have much chance. If Ss are engaged and passionate, then we will observe grit. @ShiftParadigm#edchat
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Does repetition help develop grit? I've noticed even my worst (behavior and performance) ESL students have been reading much more during our silent reading time ever since I implemented mandatory thrice weekly reading times. #edchat
Many of our students living in poverty carry so much weight on their shoulders and live in constant states of anxiety. They are survivors so they already have grit. It just needs fine tuning. We have to guide S & direct that perseverance towards long term goals. #edchat
I think it’s important to share our failures & just talk about it, nothing inspires me more than hearing a great story from someone who overcame obstacles to achieve their dream #edchat#underdogstories 😍❤️
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Many of our students living in poverty carry so much weight on their shoulders and live in constant states of anxiety. They are survivors so they already have grit. It just needs fine tuning. We have to guide S & direct that perseverance towards long term goals. #edchat
I think we have to tell our S that it's ok to learn from our mistakes and we can rise above them and learn from them. I think all S have grit, they just don't know how to channel or use it yet. #edchat
Exposing Ss to the same material in different ways may inspire them to be more interested. I remember watching an episode of iCarly; the girl complained throughout the show about a book she had to read. By the end, she said, "Books are like watching a movie in your head!" #edchat
I'm not sure that repetition develops grit as much as routine. If the Ss are reading challenging materials and continue, even when difficult, that is grit. If reading for leisure, it's not grit but routine. #Edchat
Student choice and student voice has an affect on grit. If I have choice in my learning I will show more grit than if I am told how and what to learn. #edchat
Great insight. But we still need to go for it...Why, because the grit may transfer at a later time. Our "ah-has" sometime take a while to sink in. #edchat
Yes! How do we get them to see that this grit they have internally is transferrable to academics? Some of them get it and others don't capitalize on that concept, no matter how hard we try to get them to see it. #edchat
Neat! Next time my students are required to read, I'm going to introduce it by saying "Let's all watch a movie in our heads!". That is awesome. #edchat
Self control is a part of grit. It requires ss to do self checking and regulation. Grit becomes habitual and natural if self control is taught. #edchat
Creating a school culture around grit will support students' understanding of the concept. Teacher buy-in and proper professional development can make a world of difference. #edchat@ShiftParadigm
"GRIT" is not a sometime thing, it is an all-time thing! You Teach it by modeling it every day! Self-control is not an issue if you believe in it! The "Power" is in your hands! #edchat
Student choice and student voice has an affect on grit. If I have choice in my learning I will show more grit than if I am told how and what to learn. #edchat
Yes. Great point! Why? Because personal example is r most powerful teaching tool. We need to let students know of r own struggles. Examples: Subjects that were challenging, setbacks, insults, proving others wrong who lacked confidence in us. Show our humanity to students. #edchat
We can teach grit by modeling it for our students. Share with them our goals, our struggles and let them watch us push through. Let them see us fail, then succeed. #EdChat
Not sure I agree with this. I can't tough it out all day, every day. I don't thinks we should expect Ss to struggle continuously, either. At that point, "challenge" becomes "impossible". #Edchat
Absolutely. Sometimes we are so "superhuman" to our students that they forget we were, once upon a time, in shoes just like theirs. Pull back the curtain on the wizard and show them our reality! #EdChat
I think that's also the beauty of grit - knowing when something isn't working and readjusting. Not necessarily giving up, but maybe going back to the drawing board? #edchat
Mark, personal example is critical. Share one's own challenges. Also, story is critical. Talk about those who overcame obstacles. I've mentioned Lincoln. And the stories should cover the diversity of one's class/school. We can "see" stories. #edchat
Teaching them not to give up. I ran into a student, who literally put himself on timeout because he felt the assignment was beyond him. Even when I made easier for him, he labeled himself a failure for just missing one question; he even gave himself an F. #edchat
We should also celebrate our students when they reach one of their goals that took grit. Show them their importance. Grit can change lives. #edchat@ShiftParadigm
My learners see my struggles, I struggle w/time management, I even have a Timer helper, most days I’m on time, other days I totally blow the schedule, I model acceptance, reflection, dealing w/consequences & I show them to try again everyday, dont give up #edchat
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And maybe letting go as well. It’s not failure, it’s not giving up, it’s knowing who you are #edchat Being transparent and letting Sts know that as well
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Again, story. Students need to know about those who preserved, from r own history. Those who "beat" slavery: Frederick Douglass, for example. Those who made a life after the Holocaust: Elie Wiesel, for example. S can "see" these stories, and are inspired by heroes. #edchat
"Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) will teach the trade tuition-free to women, Indigenous or not, to fill what it says is a dramatic local need for more welders." https://t.co/QIo9XNs4DC#edchat
It can be a challenge to model grit at the end of a school year, but it is at those times that a reminder of what grit is can make a huge impact. #edchat
How can I help develop grit in students that already know they're going to repeat a grade? Not like they think. Like the principal has sat with the parents and said the student can repeat a grade or find a new school. #edchat
I agree and will add ‘learn’ to the list. Students can learn grit through their experiences - through the internal reward of accomplishing a goal or task, or overcoming an obstacle. #edchat
I think teaching S to be grittier or more resilient is like teaching them to be smart. We can't teach that. However, we do have tools we can use to get them there. It's not that easy? #edchat
Can you help them develop grit in an area that isn't solely part of expected progress? For instance, reading stamina will help, moving on or repeating a grade. #Edchat
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Are we leveraging the power of student devices to propel schools from good to great. What would happen if we stopped fighting “cell phones in class” & found a way to embrace our students’ culture of communication? more engagement = less need for more rules #edtech#edchat
These are certainly related concepts, Duckworth and Dweck, both address important ideas. The bottom line? It's about moving forward, and recognizing that students have potential, and must not be forsaken, or forgotten. Our job is to help students reach their dreams. #edchat
"I honestly feel like school is made because they want adults to work their lives away and, to do that, someone has to watch their kids. So, they send us to school so that we grow up, get jobs, have kids, and repeat the cycle." #studentvoice#edchat#t2thttps://t.co/g6xHhPUy08
Had our district @my_pcs technology integration specialist come teach a @nearpod lesson today!! I. Am. OBSESSED!!! Hopefully @PrincipalFeeney allows me to have a class set of iPads for next year 😉😍 #HintHint#EdTech#EdChat
Yes. Because of inequality in society some students have more obstacles to overcome. For those raised w privilege, when they stumble, the safety net is broader. The underserved often have to overcome incredible obstacles, and educators need to go the extra mile for them. #edchat
I'm not sure what you mean by this statement,"All S face obstacles, but the underserved, those in poverty, facing racism, prejudice, need grit to succeed"? Are you saying it's they have more obstacles to overcome than others? #edchat
I don’t think the class can stay at 1 place. I do think there are ways for Ss to be a different places. It may be harder in math. In history, it’s allowing late work, test corrections, and tons of review and supplement materials that allow Ss to be at their own place #edchat
They say the first year is the hardest, and now that I am almost done I am able to reflect. There's a million things I wish I could redo. I made a lot of mistakes over the course of the school year. Any suggestions for a teacher going from year one to year 2? #EdChat
Write down the things that are floating around on your "want to do differently next year" list NOW b/c when pre-planning begins, sometimes we can forget those details. #Edchat
A good #makerspace or shop is an excellent climate for differentiated instruction. I'm always looking to expand the content areas we offer, and exposure style instruction to many industrial fields. From there, I quit teaching industrial arts and start teaching the student.#edchat
