Social and Emotional Needs of Students and Professionals

By Emily Kedrowski and Emily Manson

Mindset, Mindfulness and Social Isolation

Presentation Objectives

● Participants will increase growth mindset vocabulary and understand how to increase student resilience through growth mindset.

● Incorporate mindfulness techniques to refocus personally and to teach students to be mindful.

● Participants will learn tips to counteract social isolation.

Growth Mindset vs

Fixed Mindset

Qualities of a Fixed Mindset

● Importance is on validating yourself● Focus is on success● Non-learner● Give up if it is too hard● Failure reflects negatively on your intellect● Negative ability labels (stereotypes) impact ability

Qualities of a Growth Mindset

● Importance is on improving● Focus is on developing yourself● Learner● Take charge of the process to ensure that learning

happens● Failure means you need to try harder next time, not a

testament to intellect● Negative ability labels (stereotypes) do not impact ability

https://annwalkerwea.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/educational-thinkers-hall-of-fame-carol-dweck-and-motivation-theory/

Mindset Impact on Adolescents

How Fixed Mindset is Built in Students

● Praising children’s intelligence harms their motivation and it harms their performance.

● Translation - Success means smart and failure means dumb

● Stay away from praise that judges intelligence, talent, speed or perfection.

(Dweck, 2012)

● You did that so well! You’re so smart! = If I don’t do something well then I am not smart.

● You got an A without even studying! = I better stop studying or they won’t think that I am smart.

● Look at that picture. You are the next Picasso = I shouldn’t try drawing anything hard or they will see that I am not good.

How Growth Mindset is Built in Students

Praise students for the growth-orientated process - what they accomplished through practice, study, persistence and good strategies.

(Dweck, 2012)

● I liked the way you tried all kinds of strategies on that math problem.

● The homework was long and involved. I really admire the way you concentrated and finished it.

● That picture has so many beautiful colors. Tell me about them.

Growth Mindset Activity

In a small group or with a partner, use the paper and markers to list as many sayings that promote Growth Mindset that you could use with your students. Take about 3 minutes and then we will share out.

Great Teachers Build Mindset Through Challenges and Nurture

● Set high standards for all students● Have a nurturing environment and care about

every single student● Teach how to reach the high standards - tell students

the truth and then give them the tools to close the gap

● Continue to learn along with students (and show them that)

Resources for Growth Mindset

Book:Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfil your potential by Carol Dweck

Websites:Mindsetonline.comhttps://www.mindsetworks.com/science/

Videos:https://youtu.be/XLeUvZvuvAs - Sesame Street: Janelle Monae - Power of Yethttps://youtu.be/2zrtHt3bBmQ - Growth Mindset for Students - Episode 1https://youtu.be/aItZKnWL_R4 - How to Motivate Students to Adopt a Growth Mindset

Look for visuals and posters online.

Questions about Growth Mindset?

Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is being fully present in the moment, feeling where you are, your body and what you are doing.

It is sitting quietly and paying attention to your breathing and the sensations of your body as your breathe moves in and out.

It is NOT sitting and letting your thoughts take over your brain.

You can practice mindfulness for one minute intervals throughout the day or for 5-10 minute at the beginning and the end of your day.

Benefits of Mindfulness

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Mindfulness in the Classroom

● Commit to DAILY Practice● Use yoga cards to practice poses● Do a body scan - imagine bringing breath

to parts of the body starting at your toes● Take a slow “noticing walk” - think about

what your senses are noticing as you walk● Use a Glitter Mind Jar to calm your

emotions while you breathe - https://www.mindful.org/how-to-create-a-glitter-jar-for-kids/

● Have a stuffed animal or block on your head or belly while you breathe - notice how it moves

● Get a light that changes colors and time your breathing to the change in lights or the different colors

● Use your senses when eating to slow down and notice what you are eating

● Color Mandalas● Blow a pinwheel and watch how it moves

by your breath

Mindfulness Activity -

Blow Bubbles

Resources for Mindfulness

Books: ● Imaginations by Carolyn Clarke - Guided Meditations which may inspire students to

create their own!● The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland - Exercises in mindfulness● The MindUP Curriculum by The Hawn Foundation - Exercises in mindfulness for

prek-2, 3-5 and 6-8● Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean - Children’s story with meditation

(K-3)● Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean - Children’s story (K-3)● Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch it, Shape it by JoAnn Deak, PHD - learning to

stretch your brain (prek-3)● Master of Mindfulness: How to be Your Own Superhero by Laurie Grossman and

Angela Alvarez - Mindfulness techniques - written by kids for kids (K-5) ● Sitting Still Like a Frog by Eline Snel - Mindfulness exercises for kids● Mindful Movements: Ten Exercises for Well-Being by Thich Nhat Hanh

Resources for Mindfulness

Websites:http://www.mindfulteachers.org/https://www.susankaisergreenland.com/http://blissfulkids.com/https://childmind.org/https://www.mindful.org/

Videos: https://youtu.be/RVA2N6tX2cg - Just Breathe - Kids explain mindfulnesshttps://youtu.be/GVWRvVH5gBQ - Release - Middle school kids talk about their stresses and then a quick guided mindfulness experience with those middle school kidshttps://youtu.be/SEfs5TJZ6Nk - Mindful breathing - 3 minute guided mindful breathing https://youtu.be/PFZ6C2XhJAc - Mini Meditations - 1 minute guided breathing

Resources for Mindfulness

Apps for Kids

● Headspace● Mindfulness for Children● Smiling Mind● Stop, Breathe and Think Kids● Calm● Well Beyond Meditation

Apps for Adults

● Headspace● Calm● Simple Habit Meditation● Breethe● Chill● Insight Time● 7s Meditation

Questions about Mindfulness?

Social Isolation

Social Isolation

social problems

social isolation

depressionstress withdrawal

lonelinessdifficulty with interpersonal relationships

lack of self confidence

misunderstandings

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Delays in Communication and Social Interaction Skills Lead to...

So what can we do to help students who are experiencing social isolation?

● Home Based

● Classroom Based

● Student Based

Home based social skills interventions

Parent Support and Parent Mentoring:

● Provide support and community resources● Teach parents to help students work on

well-being, advocacy and empowerment skills.

● Teacher parents to use mindfulness and and growth mindset.

Participation in After School Activities:

● Involvement in community or community or school activities increases socialization and communication skills

Classroom based social skills interventions

Improve the Environment

● Changes to the classroom that provide the student with opportunities for social interaction

Coaching Teachers

● Coach teachers on how to develop specific social emotional areas in the classroom

● Teach teachers how to use growth mindset

Student based social skills interventions

Explicit Instruction

● Teach a replacement behavior or appropriate social behavior

● Build and teach social language skills● Use games to teach students about the point

of view of others

Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Skills Training

● prepare students to communicate effectively in social and work settings

Provide Opportunities to Work On:

● Well-Being

● Advocacy

● Empowerment

What have you used to improve social emotional skills?

In a small group or with a partner, use the paper and markers to list different strategies you have used to develop social emotional skills with students. Take about 3 minutes and then we will share out.

Some ideas

● Family Night

● Field Trips

● Camps

Use the technology

● Flip Grid (https://info.flipgrid.com)

● Google Sites

● FaceTime Pals

Questions about Social Isolation?

References

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Dweck, C. S. (2012). Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfil your potential. London: Little Brown Book Company.. Farrell, K. A., Bruce, S., & Luckner, J. L. (2014). Evidence-based practices for students with sensory impairments. University of Florida,

Collaboration for Effective Educator, Development Accountability and Reform. Retrieved from: http://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/tools/innovation-configurations/

Gann, C. J., Gaines, S. E., Antia, S. D., Umbreit, J., & Liaupsin, C. J. (2015). Evaluating the effects of functional-based interventions with deaf or hard-of-hearing students. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 20(3), 252-265. doi: 10.1093/deafed/env011

Henderson, R. J., Johnson, A., & Moodie, S. (2014). Parent-to-parent support for parents with children who are deaf or hard of hearing: A conceptual framework. American Journal of Audiology, 23, 437-448. doi: 10.1044/2014_AJA-14.0029

Hoffman, M. F., Quitter, A. L., & Cejas, I. (2015). Comparisons of social competence in young children with and without hearing loss: A dynamic systems framework. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. 20(2). 115-124. doi: 10.1093/deafed/enu040

Narr, R. F., & Kemmery, M. (2015). The nature of parent support provided by parent mentors for families with deaf/hard-of-hearing children: Voices from the start. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 20(1), 67-74. doi:10.1093/deafed/enu029

Thank you!

Emily and Emily