Believing in Me, Myself, and I

Promoting Growth Mindset

Elizabeth Lester Haikaz Vardavarian

Welcome

Elizabeth Lester (SAS/GATE Coordinator & SAS Science teacher) Haikaz Vardavarian (Certified GATE Science teacher in HEAT magnet.

M.A. Educational Administration) LeConte M.S.

The People’s Poll

Considering the following questions, please make your selection using the responder.

The People’s Poll How often does your child stop trying when they feel something is too hard?

¿Con qué frecuencia se detiene a su hijo tratando cuando sienten algo es demasiado duro?

A) Every Day (cada día)

B) Sometimes (a veces)

C) Rarely (raramente)

D) Never (nunca)

The People’s Poll You cannot change your level of intelligence.

Usted no puede cambiar su nivel de inteligencia.

True/False

(verdadero / falso)

We’re all in the same boat

#1 A Secret About the Brain

https://www.classdojo.com/bigideas/#2zrtHt3bBmQ

#1 A Secret About the Brain

Draw a visual and write a statement to help you remember each of the 5 parts of growth mindset. Dibujen un visual y escribe una declaracion para ayudarle a recorder cada una de las cinco partes de mentalidades de crecimiento.

The People’s Poll

I make mistakes everyday

Cometo errores todos los días

True/False

(verdadero / falso)

The People’s Poll

How often do you acknowledge your mistakes?

¿Con qué frecuencia usted reconoce sus errores?

A) Every Day (cada día)

B) Sometimes (a veces)

C) Rarely (raramente)

D) Never (nunca)

The People’s Poll How many times a month does your child stay up past bed time to finish a project?

¿Cuántas veces al mes se queda su hijo en las noches terminando su projecto?

A) 0

B) 1-4

C) 5-8

D) 9 +

#2 The Magic of Mistakes

https://www.classdojo.com/bigideas/#rg_MeWhJW7I

#3 The Power of “Yet”

https://www.classdojo.com/bigideas/#v5t-RKm0VFg

Growth Inhibitors

Sort the parenting behaviors based on how much it gets in the way of our children’s success.

(#1 = most interfering - #7 = least interfering)

Clasificar el comportamientos de sus padres sobre la base que se interpone en el camino del éxito de nuestros hijos.

(#1 = más interfiera - #7= menos interferir

Parenting Behaviors Sorting

We don’t let our children experience riskNosotros no dejamos que nuestros estudiantes estén en

riesgo

We rescue too quicklyNosotros los rescatamos rápido

We praise too easilyNosotros los admiramos facilmente

We use material rewards for grades/successesNosotros usamos premios para las buenas calificaciones

We don’t share our past mistakesNosotros no hablamos de nuestros errores del pasado

We mistake intelligence, giftedness and influence for maturity

Nosotros cometemos errores en inteligencia, talento, influencia por madurez.

We don’t practice what we preachNosotros no practicamos de lo que decimos

Growth Promoters Point out / acknowledge your own mistakes.

Reward when they demonstrate they have learned from a mistake.

Encourage mistakes when exploring new topics.

Messages that Motivate

Praise Process over Product

Encourage hard work and effort over ease

“If you’re not making mistakes or struggling, you’re probably not learning something new”

Messages That Motivate

Create 3 messages that motivate using the ideas of:

Crea tres mensajes que motivan utilizando las ideas de:

•  Praise process over product

•  Encourage hard work and effort over ease

•  Magic of mistakes

•  I haven’t learned that yet

#4 The World of Neurons

https://www.classdojo.com/bigideas/#RGutiNBuW_M

Challenge

Look at the next slide and say the COLORS of the words as quickly as you can out loud and in order from top to bottom

Mira al siguiente diapositiva y diga los colores de las palabras tan rapido come puedes en voz alta y en orden.

Stroop Effect

Stroop Effect

Stroop Effect

Let’s try this again with new neurons used.

Vamos a probar esto otra ves con nuevas neuronas utilizadas.

Stroop Effect

#5 Mojo Puts It All Together

https://www.classdojo.com/bigideas/#aXlyyCUuOCI

Activity 2 - Self esteem matching

Match the strategy for improving self-esteem and self-confidence with its correct explanation.

Coincida con la estrategia para mejorar la autoestima y la confianza con su mismo explicacion correcta.

Write some positive self-traits about your child. Magnify their strengths.

Escribe algunos aspectos positivos sobre tu hijo. Magnifica sus fuerzas.

Self-Esteem Matching Match the strategy for improving self-esteem and self-con dence with its correct explanation.  

 Strategy  Explanation 

  Set realistic goals for yourself  

Meeting a goal takes planning and e ort. Break down long-term goals into short-term goals. This will help you see that you are making progress.  

  Recognize your strengths.  

Make a list of what you're good at, and work to develop new skills. Recognize and accept your limitations, too- no one is perfect.  

  Ask for help when you need it.  

When you are trying to learn something new, accept your limitations and  nd someone who can help you reach your goal.  

  Learn to accept constructive feedback.  

Try to focus on the problem and no to take the criticism personally. Listen carefully, and ask questions if you need to.  

  Learn from your mistakes and failures, but don't dwell on them.  

Take responsibility for you actions, and don't be afraid to admit when you are wrong. Look at mistakes as opportunities to grow and improve.  

  Develop positive character traits.  

Personal characteristics that contribute to self-esteem and self-con dence include being honest, having integrity (standing by your values), being responsible, and respecting the dignity of others.  

Building Balance

Fixed Mindset

•  Don’t make mistakes

•  Hard work = not smart

•  If you make mistakes, there’s no point in fixing them

Growth Mindset

•  Take on challenges

•  Work hard

•  Confront your weaknesses and use your strengths to overcome them

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Questions? ¿Preguntas?

Elizabeth Lester (MsLesterScience@gmail.com)

Haikaz Vardavarian (Science.MrV@gmail.com)

Gifted children are unique and need unique styles of parenting.

Thank you, have a great weekend!

Keeping Productively Occupied

Websites

Khan Academy

Sum Dog

FreeRice.com

Brainpop.com (Brainpop of the day)

PowerMyLearning.com

Multiplication.com

Storybird.com

Google museum tours

Legos / Puzzles / Knex / Qwirkle / Blokus / Rubics cubes

Problem solving items that aren’t used once and figured out