Discussion questions

THIS IS A DISCUSSION QUESTION WITH TWO SECTIONS. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND. 

Section 1

Read Carol Dweck’s article, “Revisiting the Growth Mindset (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” and summarize what it is means to have a growth mindset and how is it different than a fixed mindset. Consider the triggers identified in the article and elaborate on any of them that may be alive in you.  Defend your thoughts about how and why it is important for educators to have a “Growth Mindset.”

Section 2

View Dalton Sherman’s famous keynote speech, “Do You Believe in Me? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”  At the time of this speech in 2008, Dalton was a 10 year old entering into the fifth (5th) grade.  He address over 17,000 educators from the Dallas Texas area, challenging them to believe in him and his classmates.

Then view the same young man seven (7) years later as he addresses educators at the Extra Yard for Teacher summit in 2015 with his “Don’t Lose Your Joy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” speech.

After viewing the “Do You Believe in Me? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, and the “Extra Yard for Teachers Summit 2015 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, based on the “Six Pillars of Character (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”,  consider the target career option(THE CAREER OPTION I DID WAS SCHOOL COUNSELOR) in education you researched in week three, and what you know about the importance of mindset in both the student and the educator.  Craft a discussion response that explains three specific ways you will show your students that you believe in them as you create your own classroom culture and climate.