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Hello Class, A growth mindset implies that you believe in yourself, particularly in your potential transform, gain knowledge and develop. A person with growth mindset will accept criticism and use it to improve themselves. Because they are not scared of taking risks, people with a growth mindset desire to develop, thrive, and advance. They don’t mind putting in work because they know that one day, they’ll be able to overcome any obstacle that may come their way. On the other hand, people with a fixed mindset feel that their fundamental skills are permanent characteristics. People with a fixed mindset believe they are either good at a certain skill or bad at it and there is no way to improve upon that skill. In the article, Dweck (2015), named the trigger of feeling defeated, “When students aren’t listening or learning. Do you feel incompetent or defeated?” (p.2). I have had times while teaching where that one student is just not understanding, and it has led me to feel defeated. After spending hours planning the lesson to individualize and getting materials prepared, to have a child who still does not get what you have taught can make you feel crushed. Indeed, it is important for educators to have a growth mindset. Being an educator with a growth mindset will set a climate of acceptance and progress in your classroom. Students will feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from those mistakes. I always tell my students that practice makes progress. When they keep practicing it will become easier and their brain will continue to work. Dweck, C. (2015). Carol Dweck revisits the “growth mindset”. Education Weekly, 35 (5), 20-24. Retrieved from http://wpc.6fdc.edgecastcdn.net/006FDC/AU_Curriculum/EDU_100/Carol_Dweck_Revisits_the _Growth_Mindset.pdf

Hello Class, As a head start educator, it is important to show my students that they can be and do anything they set their minds to. As Dalton Sherman (2015) says in the video, “never lose your joy.” In order to create a positive culture and climate in my classroom I vow to show every child that they are loved, missed, important, and that they matter. I plan to do this by using skills that I have learned throughout this course including the “Six Pillars of Character” and growth mindset. Every day that the children enter the classroom they will be given choices. In those choices will be the choice of a greeting (high-five, hug, dance, heart, etc.). Before giving that greeting I will acknowledge their presence with a good morning and I’m glad to see you today. Young children need to feel recognized and accepted. Another way I will show my students that I believe in them is by giving them multiple chances and opportunities to learn. We all are bound to make a mistake, but when we are given the space to learn from that mistake and try again it gives us joy. When making a spill they will have the chance to clean it up and the opportunity to ask for help if needed. Lastly, I will hold my students accountable through classroom commitments and discussions. For example, if a child breaks the classroom commitment of “hands are for helping”, I will talk to them about what happened. After talking about what happened, I will ask them what should be done about breaking the commitment. In recent school years children have apologized to their peers and even made creative crafts to give to that peer. I believe these measures will set the climate for a growth mindset and create successful and responsible citizens. I Teach. (2015, Jan 13). Dalton Sherman | Extra yard for teachers summit 2015. [Video file]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3b0QHIXUv0

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