Mindset

 
Mind Set...Is Important!



How can the dialogue in your head have the power to transform thinking and help you overcome difficult challenges? Take this course to find out. With the right mindset, you can motivate yourself, help raise your grades, and overcome multiple challenges. You will explore the concept of Fixed vs. Growth Mindsets. With  YouTube videos, group discussions, and an interactive workbook to accompany different sections, you will be delighted with the high-interest level of this course.

The first part of the course is for 10 years and up. Depending on the number and age of students that class may be split...stay-tuned!

What is your mathematical mindset? Take a quiz to find out.

(Please note date change to Sep. 8)

The class will begin on Sept. 8 @ 10:00 and continue for 5 weeks. Each class will be 30-45 min. Please sign up on Sign-Up Genius and I will send you the Google Classroom code. This class will take place online. If circumstances change, I would like to meet in person. I will keep you updated. Please have an 8x11 spital binder, scissors, and glue.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, participants will have:

  1. Understood what people think about intelligence and why people are different.

  2. Defined and understood fixed and growth mindsets and their effect on learning.

  3. Take a look inside the mindsets and how you have the ability to change your mindset through the choices you make.

  4. Developed strategies that enhance learning and accomplishment.

  5. Discovered ways to improve IQ and uncover new knowledge about what changes intelligence.

  6. Assisted students in minimizing setbacks and learning why both success and failure are necessary.

Lesson #1: Introduction and Understanding the Brain

  • Prior to class, please fill out Your Mindset Pre-assessment pg. 5

  • You will learn about fixed and growth mindsets

  • Understand the Brain and how it reacts to stress

  • Finish Introduction to Mindset section

Lesson #2: Failures, Efforts, and Success 

  • Define

  • Learn about Famous Failures

  • Learning from Failure

  • Interview


Lesson #3: The Keys to Motivation Part I and Smart Goals

  • Understanding Motivation and Perseverance

  • Understand and Develop Smart Goals


Lesson #4: Perseverance and Grit

  • What is Perseverance

  • What is Grit


Lesson # 5: Dialogue

  • How does dialogue affect your success

  • Growth mindset vocabulary 


Part II


Lesson #5: Key to Motivation Part II. Confidence

  • Attribution Theory

  • Building Confidence

  • Confident and Reflection


Lesson #6: Developing Your Identity

  • Importance of Identity

  • Personal Identity

  • Self-Concept

  • Self Knowledge

  • Identity Chart

  • Identity Statements


Lesson #7: Leadership & Critical Thinking Skills

  • Talks for Critical Thinking

  • Cafe Conversations

  • Talking Points

  • Reflection


Warning: Syllabus is subject to change in order to meet students' needs.


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