Nelyda Rodriguez
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Growth of Mindset Plan
Growth of Mindset
“Mindset change is not about picking up a few pointers here and there. It's about seeing things in a new way. When people...change to a growth mindset, they change from a judge-and-be-judged framework to a learn-and-help-learn framework. Their commitment is to growth, and growth takes plenty of time, effort, and mutual support.”
― Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
The growth mindset theory originated from research by psychologist Carol Dweck and her colleagues which focused on childrens. However, further research has shown the concept also applies to adults who can develop the belief that difficult tasks can become easier with time and effort Morin, A. (N.D.). Growth Mindset: How to Develop a Growth Mindset.
Just as all living things grow, plants, people, and animals, having a growth mindset requires growth as well. Afterall, growth means to develop, change, mature, and evolve. Our mindset is the way our brains process, then perceives our experiences.
The Power of YET:
The three letters Y E T and the impact is compelling, developing life under the premise of, not yet; it opens up all the possibilities for whoever receives them or decides to live them. The Power of YET, and if the construction of learning never ends. It does not matter. Constant growth and learning develop highly successful skills.
“Don’t judge. Teach. It’s a learning process.”
― Carol . Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Growth Mindset Plan
Why is the Growth Mindset Important?
Maintaining a growth mindset is vital to professional and personal success. But, it requires one to have the ability to not only look at one's challenges and weaknesses, but to embrace and create an opportunity for learning.
By having a growth mindset, I feel as if I can reach new heights in my career through adjusting the way I think. This will allow me to one day reach my full potential. It is important to implement hard work, perseverance, and healthy challenges to help me achieve and exceed professionally and personally.
Not only do I feel it is important for me to continuously improve on my skills, but it is also as important for my students. Students can benefit from having a growth mindset because it can serve as a motivational tool to help them when they face challenges. Establishing an environment that promotes growth will support working towards common goals, even when there are challenges. The students will be less likely to be discouraged by challenges because they will reframe their challenges as learning opportunities.
The four stages that I will incorporate into my Pre-K classroom is as follows :
Step 1: Teach the students to learn to hear and fix the VOICE inside:
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This is a critical first step. Due to their age, it is imperative to be positive when teaching them to not only hear their voice, but replace any negative talk with positive talk. We would have many opportunities to discuss challenges and how to acknowledge and accept them until they are capable of resolving. This is also the time we would discuss the power of the word “yet”.
Step 2: CHOICE: During this stage, the students will be taught that they have a choice in their responses and their thinking. Although pre-kindergarten students are very young, I would use age appropriate resources to teach to their degree of maturity. At this stage, we will focus on their empowerment in taking charge of their thinking.
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Step 3: Internalizing the growth mindset: During this stage, we would practice reflective and response sentences. I would reintroduce the power of yet, and provide samples. For example, if a student says, “This is too hard, I can’t do it”, I would suggest replacing those statements with something like, “I’m having a hard time right now, but I can ask for help and keep trying my best”. We would demonstrate mistakes and celebrate corrections, normalize it is okay to struggle at times, and embrace the word “yet”.
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​Step 4: Follow through: During this stage, we will actually work on putting everything into action. Even at the age of 4-5 years old, students can begin to take on new challenges and set goals. They will be provided with many opportunities to receive feedback and to review their challenges. I will teach them to interpret their mistakes as learning opportunities. As they overcome the challenges, I will teach them to take action and work on their own individual growth.
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The purpose of having a growth mindset plan for myself, as well as my students is to foster a continuous learning environment. This type of thinking will help myself and students to reach greater heights and achieve aspirations
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Promote Growth of mindset:
Preparation for Self: Teachers need a positive mindset and be ready for unexpected challenges that may present themselves during instruction time. It is normal to expect errors and failures, but we must strive to embrace a growth mindset to overcome them while engaging in our profession.
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Preparation of classroom environment: Set up visual aids in the classroom that depict the theme of Growth Mindset that is understandable for the age group . This will be used as a reminder to enhance and motivate students to adopt a more positive mindset while studying.
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Preparation of students: Choosing growth mindset stories and age-appropriate videos to help pre-kindergarten students learn about mindset in a fun and understandable way.
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WE DON’T GROW WHEN THINGS ARE EASY; WE GROW WHEN WE FACE CHALLENGES.
Reference:
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Dweck, C. (2014). Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can improve.. TED. Retrieved,from: https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve
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Carol Dweck, Developing a Growth Mindset. Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck
Dweck, C. (2015, September 23). Carol Dweck Revisits the “Growth Mindset.” Education,Week. https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-carol-dweck-revisits-the-growth-mindset/2015/09
The concept of growth and fixed mindsets was coined by psychologist Carol Dweck in her 2006 book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isHM1rEd3GE
How to change your Mindset ://scottjeffrey.com/how-to-change-your-mindset/
4 Best Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj9gbEB3bmM
Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfdoJxPjp1k
Developing a Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJkbWNnNy4
ThepoweroftheYET:https://amshq.org/Blog/2023-08-16-8-The-Power-of-Yet-Helping-Children-Develop-a-Growth-Mindset
The Power Of the YET for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjw0EpPHLlE
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