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How to Motivate Reluctant Learners: Fostering a Growth Mindset
A practical guide that shows K-5 teachers how to infuse their existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction.
The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS
"Should be in the hands of every educator working in preK-12. Dr. Perez masterfully integrates key concepts and research related to building social and emotional competency and arranging positive classroom environments with practical strategies that can be feasibly used with all age levels."
--Sara Whitcomb, Licensed Psychologist
The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox Practical Strategies to Support All Students
By Kathy Perez, Ed.D.
Strong social-emotional skills help students succeed in the classroom and beyond—but many teachers report that they lack the tools and time to effectively support social-emotional learning (SEL). Help is here with The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox, an introductory guide that shows K-5 teachers how to infuse their existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction.
Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this engaging, research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques for teachers who want to begin integrating SEL practices into each part of their school day. You'll learn the fundamentals of designing effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help. With engaging and unique strategies and numerous online printable tools and worksheets, you'll help your students reduce acting-out behaviors, strengthen relationships, and develop critical skills like self-discipline and empathy.
DISCOVER HOW TO:
- Build self-regulation skills in students so they can manage their emotions and be ready to learn
- Help students develop emotional intelligence so they can understand and express their feelings
- Strengthen executive functioning skills to boost both social and academic competence
- Develop positive, trusting relationships with students
ONLINE MATERIALS: You'll get a complete package of more than 60 forms, worksheets, handouts, checklists, and printable classroom signs for supporting your students' social-emotional skills.
- Explicitly teach and model empathy in your classroom
- Promote a growth mindset to improve students' motivation, productivity, and confidence
- Teach mindfulness practices to help students relax, maintain attention, and focus on the present moment
US$39.95 | Stock#: 51516 | November 2022 | 240 pages | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-435-7
FOSTERING A GROWTH MINDSET
10 Best Phrases to Teach Resilience to Your Kids
| Goal | Phrase |
|---|---|
| Humour | "Come on, laugh it off" |
| Contain thinking perfectionism and anxiety | "Don't let this spoil everything" |
| Distraction | "Let's take a break" |
| Handling worry and asking for help | "I know it looks bad now but you will get through this" |
| Positive reframing | "What can you learn from this so it doesn't happen next time?" |
| Acceptance | "Don't worry - relax and see what happens!" |
| Perspective | "This isn't the end of the world" |
| Flexible thinking | "You could be right. But have you thought about ..." |
Fixed vs Growth Mindset Statements
| Instead of... | Try saying... |
|---|---|
| I'm not good at this. | I can't do this yet! |
| I give up. | I'll use some of the strategies that I have been taught. |
| This is good enough. | Is this my best ever work? |
| I made a mistake, there's no point now. | This was the first attempt - I will get there eventually. Mistakes help me learn! |
| This is too hard. | If something is difficult, it means I am learning. |
| I'm really good at this subject. | I understand this because I have been practicing. |
| I will never be as clever as them. | I will find out how to do it. |
| I can't do this. | This will take time to master - practicing will help! |
| I can't make this any better. | Improvements can ALWAYS be made. |
| They can't do this. | How can I help them to understand this? |
Mindset Check-Up
Part #1
- I like doing things that I'll learn from even if I make a lot of errors.
- When something is hard, it makes me want to spend more time on it, not less.
- You can always learn things, but you can't really change how smart you are.
- I like work the best when I can do well without putting a lot of effort in.
- I like doing work that I can do perfectly almost all of the time.
- When I have to put extra work in it makes me feel like I'm not as good as my peers.
Part #2
Your score: ____
WHAT IT MEANS
- 8-16: You firmly believe that your talents, skills, and abilities are set traits.
- 17-24: You think your skills and intelligence probably don't change much.
- 25-32: You believe you can develop your skills and intelligence. You really care about learning.
Mindset Activities for Students and Adults
Crumpled Reminder Activity
- Ask students to write about a mistake they made this week and how it made them feel.
- Give each student a fresh piece of paper, ask them to crumple it up and throw it at the board.
- Explain the lines represent all the anger that happens when a mistake is made.
- Discuss with students about the value of mistakes.
A Few Strategies for Engaging Reluctant Learners
- Don't Be Boring: Create engaging classroom procedures that excite students.
- Vote: Ask students to vote on learning goals to engage them in the curriculum.
- Focus on ABCs: Acceptance, Belonging, and Community to connect with students.
- Continually change the "state" of the classroom to keep it dynamic.
Resources
- Understanding Growth Mindset: Watch Carol Dweck speak about the power of yet versus the tyranny of now.
- Strategies for Addressing Mindsets: Explore five growth-mindset practices that can help educators and schools pursue a growth orientation.
- Giving Better Student Feedback: Embracing failure as part of the learning process.