Fostering a Growth Mindset in your students the right way: An SEL Masterclass

Many teachers acknowledge the power of teaching their students to have a growth mindset, but they don't know where to start. They also make the mistake of just saying, "just try harder" when kiddos get stuck, making the problem worse. In this video we'll dispel common teacher mistakes when teaching the growth mindset and give you a powerful framework of the 5 principles for teaching a growth mindset!

How to use this video: Show this video to all educators and leaders so they can develop a common language for discussing growth mindset. Educators join PLC-like groups (department or subject area) and decide which of the 5 principles they will apply first and try those strategies in their class so they can debrief how they went later. Teachers continue refining their practice with student and peer teacher feedback.

This video is part of a professional development series. For more information about our Mindset Mastery SEL Curriculum, teacher and adult SEL professional development, and other SEL services and programs, check us out at www.legacymasteryacademy.org

Time Stamps:
00:00 A review of the SEL Power Moves
00:54 Growth Mindset Intro (Carol Dweck's famous experiment)
1:25 The Fixed Mindset
1:46 The Growth Mindset
2:10 5 Ways to Foster A Growth Mindset
2:14 Reframe Discomfort
3:24 Reward Risk Taking
4:57 Process Praise
6:58 Change Student Language
7:23 Growth Mindset Strategies

About this YouTube Channel: This YouTube channel helps school staff members (teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, etc) strengthen their own SEL skills and implement high quality SEL instruction in their classrooms or staff meetings! This is your one-stop shop for all things SEL-related. Our aim is to have the first personal and professional development channel that's engaging, informative, and transformative!

WHO AM I: I’m Gerard Vargas, a former high school science teacher, teacher trainer, and university professor who helps people achieve their goals by optimizing their beliefs and behaviors. I’m the cofounder of the Legacy Mastery Academy, an organization that offers curriculum and training to help students and teachers develop Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills like self-discipline, working well with others, and emotional management so they can increase achievement in all areas of their life. Learn more about what we do at https://www.legacymasteryacademy.org/

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Mindset Mastery SEL Curriculum: The first hands-on, inquiry-based, comprehensive SEL program for grades 6-12+ that is founded on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to optimize beliefs, thinking patterns, and habits. https://www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...

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Music: Jindupe - Lauren Duski (YouTube AudioLibrary)

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