Teachers always encourage students to remain lifelong learners. But have you made authentic strides towards building a growth mindset of your own? If you haven’t yet had the chance to read Carol Dweck’s Mindset, this episode offers a Cliff’s Notes rundown of all the key points that you’ll need to know. Tune in for brass tacks and basics to spot clear distinctions between fixed and growth mindset, and stick around for practical strategies on how to restructure your classroom away from inadvertently developing a “false” growth mindset in your students.
Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 11(ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.
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