Presentation made by Jennifer Maichin, from Mineola Middle School, NY, to introduce students with the growth mindset. Learn more about Jennifer's experience, tips, and classroom activities at: http://grow.mindsetworks.com/cms/the-end-of-classroom-management

1. Mrs. Jennifer Maichin 2009 mindset the nature of change

2. challenges , setbacks, and criticism Challenge: a situation that is demanding or difficult to complete Challenges we may face With Academics With non-academic activities With other people

3. challenges , setbacks , and criticism Setback: something that slows down, delays, or tries to stop one’s progress Examples of Setbacks in life

4. challenges, setbacks, and criticism Criticism : One person’s judgment , evaluation or observation of something another person does Examples of constructive criticism Examples of unfair or harsh criticism

5. step 1: learn to hear your fixed mindset “voice” When you approach a challenge: The Fixed Mindset Voice says: “ Are you sure you can do it?” “ Maybe you don’t have the talent.” “ What if you fail? Then you will be considered a failure!” Challenges you may face this year:

6. step 1: learn to hear your fixed mindset voice When you hit a setback: The Fixed Mindset Voice says: “ This would have been easy if you really had talent.” “ You see, I told you it was a risk. Now you have gone and shown how limited you are” “ It’s not too late to back out, make excuses, and try to regain your dignity” Setbacks you may face this year:

7. step 1: learn to hear your fixed mindset “voice” When you face criticism: amp The Fixed Mindset Voice says: “ It wasn’t my fault, it was someone or something else’s fault” “ Who does that person think they are for giving me advice? I’m not listening to them” “ I guess the person who gave me feedback is disappointed in me. They don’t think I can do it either” Criticism you may face this year:

8. step 2: recognize that you have a choice How you interpret challenges, setbacks and criticism is YOUR CHOICE Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset “ Oh well, I don’t have the talent or ability anyway.” “ Even though I didn’t do as well as I wanted to this time, at least I know that I can find out what I need to do in order to do better next time! If I work hard enough, I know I can do it .” IT IS UP TO YOU

9. step 3: talk back with a growth mindset voice When you approach a challenge The Fixed Mindset Voice says: What do you think your Growth Mindset Voice would say? “ Are you sure you can do it?” “ What if you fail? Then you will be considered a failure!” “ If you don’t try, you can protect yourself and keep your dignity.”

10. step 3: talk back with a growth mindset voice When you hit a setback: The Fixed Mindset Voice says: What do you think your Growth Mindset voice would say? “ This would have been easy if you really had talent.” “ You see, I told you it was a risk. Now you have gone and shown how limited you are” It’s not too late to back out, make excuses, and try to regain your dignity”

11. step 3: talk back with a growth mindset voice When you face criticism: The Fixed Mindset Voice says: What do you think your Growth Mindset voice would say? “ It wasn’t my fault, it was someone or something else’s fault” “ Who does that person think they are for giving me advice? I’m not listening to them” “ I guess the person who gave me feedback is disappointed in me. They don’t think I can do it either”

12. step 4: take the growth mindset action Learn to recognize when you hear a fixed mindset Voice AND when you hear a growth mindset voice. Act on the growth mindset voice

13. Take on the challenge wholeheartedly. Learn from setbacks and try again . Hear criticism and act on it. IT IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS