If you are thinking about attending my ASCA 2018 session on Growth Mindset, these are some of the resources that I will refer to. (A little preview! Hope to see you there in LA on Sunday July 15th at 1:30 pm). This will also serve as your “handout”.
Praising Progress Vs. Praising Intelligence: A great video to share with staff and parents
The Japanese Game Show While you watch this in lessons, encourage students to choose a candidate that they hope to win. This is an entertaining way to emphasize the pitfalls and slippery slope of working towards a goal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP_OF9vWs84
A great video on neuroplasticity and using the analogy of learning and the creation of neural pathways crossing a ravine, first throwing a rope over to a create a tightrope until it forms bridge: https://vimeo.com/230426221
Curriculums Mindset Matters and Integrating Growth Mindset in Schools are available at Amazon by clicking the titles.
Video on Why Aren’t We Teaching You Mindfulness
Skateboarder learning a new trick. Lots of great talking points about the learning process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QSocgE3yFY
Stem and Growth Mindset Centers: Here is how to set it up this easy to plan lesson where kids experience multi-sensory hands on learning.
Where to where to buy brain gadgets .
Info on setting up a Parent Workshop.
Want to see a great book list for book studies? Check out Trainugly.com’s bookshelf.
This Backwards Bicycle video blew my mind (I didn’t cover this in the workshop, but put aside 7 minutes for this one) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzDaBzBlL0
I’ll be adding resources to this post, and always feel free to contact me if you have any questions.