The Beginning is the Most important part Of the work.

JHS 2017-18 Instructional Focus: Developing a Growth Mindset (Teachers, Students, Athletes, Leaders)

Growth Mindset Introduction: The following videos concisely and clearly define a Growth Mindset, as researched by Stanford Professor, Carol Dweck. Growth Mindset Introduction: Trevor Ragan, "Growth Mindset." Train Ugly. The Power of Believing You Can Improve: Carol Dweck Ted Talk

With a PARTNER, discuss the following: Quick Write Activity: With a PARTNER, discuss the following: What are 3 strategies (instructional, coaching, etc.) that are in use in many classrooms that create a FIXED MINDSET in students? b. What are 3 strategies that develop and foster a GROWTH MINDSET?

So….where do we go from here?

Other Changes to our Culture that will help foster a GROWTH MINDSET: PRIMETIME each week for each class period Newly Structured Student Handbook and Behavior Matrix (Meeks/Browning) Lunch Detention in lieu of Late Class Newly structured Cardinal Council that will be comprised of SPT members, SLC Directors, AVID Site Team and Department Chairs Campus and Community Service Projects