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The Growth Mindset Classroom

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Lesson Plan

The Growth Mindset Classroom

Foster a growth mindset

This lesson provides teachers with strategies to foster a growth mindset in their classroom environment. Teachers will learn how to set up their classroom, use language effectively, and provide feedback that encourages a growth mindset. This lesson is important as it equips teachers with the tools to create a positive learning environment that encourages students to embrace challenges and persist in the face of setbacks.

Audience

Teachers

Time

1 hour

Approach

Foster a growth mindset

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, Growth Mindset Discussion Questions, Growth Mindset Worksheet, and Carol Dweck's TED Talk on Growth Mindset

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of a growth mindset.
  • Discuss the importance of fostering a growth mindset in students.
  • Share a personal story or example of how a growth mindset has been beneficial.
  • Include real-life examples of teachers or schools that have successfully implemented growth mindset strategies, such as a school that improved student performance by focusing on effort and resilience.

Step 2

Video Analysis

15 mins

  • Watch Carol Dweck's TED Talk on the power of believing that you can improve.
  • Discuss key takeaways from the video.
  • Reflect on how these ideas can be applied in the classroom to foster a growth mindset.

Step 3

Classroom Setup

10 mins

  • Discuss strategies for setting up a classroom that promotes a growth mindset.
  • Encourage teachers to think about seating arrangements, displays, and resources that can inspire growth.
  • Use post-it notes for teachers to jot down ideas and share with the group.

Step 4

Language Use

10 mins

  • Explore the impact of language on student mindset.
  • Provide examples of growth-oriented language versus fixed mindset language.
  • Engage teachers in a role-play activity to practice using growth mindset language.

Step 5

Feedback Techniques

10 mins

  • Discuss the role of feedback in fostering a growth mindset.
  • Introduce techniques for providing constructive feedback that encourages effort and improvement.
  • Have teachers pair up and practice giving feedback on a sample student work.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key strategies discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage teachers to set a personal goal for implementing a growth mindset strategy in their classroom.
  • Distribute the Growth Mindset Worksheet for teachers to complete as a reflection activity.
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Discussion

Growth Mindset Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on growth mindset strategies in the classroom.

What are some challenges you face in promoting a growth mindset?

Encourage teachers to share personal experiences and brainstorm solutions.







How can classroom setup influence student mindset?

Discuss the impact of physical environment on learning and mindset.







What language changes can you make to encourage a growth mindset?

Explore specific phrases and language shifts that promote growth.







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Worksheet

Growth Mindset Worksheet

A reflective worksheet for teachers to plan how they will implement growth mindset strategies in their classroom.

List three changes you can make to your classroom setup to promote a growth mindset.

Consider seating arrangements, displays, and resources.







Write down three phrases you can use to encourage a growth mindset in students.

Think about language that praises effort and resilience.







Describe a feedback technique you will use to support student growth.

Focus on feedback that highlights improvement and effort.







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