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What's My Mindset? What’s My Students’ Motivational Behavior Profile? What's My Classroom Mindset? What's Your Classroom Mindset? Part 2 What's Your Classroom Mindset? Part 1 What's My School Mindset?
Introduction to Mindsets & Motivation. In this module, you'll view a 10-minute video introducing the course, hear students talk about some of their challenges in the classroom, and how they stay motivated to take on challenges, put in effort, and stick to it when the work becomes difficult. Then you'll complete a short diagnostic "mindset scan" to assess the motivational profile of your former or current students, and discuss with classmates in the forum.
Welcome! The Mindsets and Motivation course prepares teachers to support their students in developing positive motivation in the classroom through learning about key research findings in psychology and neuroscience and their applications to classroom practice.
In each module, you'll complete a short diagnostic assessment, view a 10-20 minute video, and discuss the content with your colleagues in your learning group forum. Then you'll select an activity or project to implement using tools provided, try it out in your classroom, and share your results with your colleagues in the forum.
Below is an outline of the 5 modules of the course with a brief description of each. Click on the Introduction tab at the top left of this window to begin the course!
Module 3 - The Malleable Mind. In this module, you'll learn how the brain changes through learning, and about the teaching and learning practices the support this development.
Module 4 - Molding Mindsets. In this module, you'll learn about how teaching students about the malleable brain develops motivation and improves performance. You'll learn how to introduce the malleable mind to your students, and how to teach them effective learning strategies.
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Module 1 - Motivating Mindsets2. Watch the Module 1 - Motivating Mindsets video by clicking the PLAY button in the bottom left of the video window. (Headphones or external speakers required.)
To enlarge the video for viewing, click the "Full-screen" icon in the lower-right corner of the video. Look for the 4-point arrow icon to the left of the Mindset Works logo. When the video has finished playing, click on the icon again to return to the course page.
Module 3 - The Malleable Mind2. Watch the Module 3 - The Malleable Mind video by clicking the PLAY button in the bottom left of the video window. (Headphones or external speakers required.)
To enlarge the video for viewing, click the "Full-screen" icon in the lower-right corner of the video. Look for the 4-point arrow icon to the left of the Mindset Works logo. When the video has finished playing, click on the icon again to return to the course page.
Module 4 - Module 4 TITLE1. Watch the Module 4 - Molding Mindsets video by clicking the PLAY button in the bottom left of the video window. (Headphones or external speakers required.)
To enlarge the video for viewing, click the "Full-screen" icon in the lower-right corner of the video. Look for the 4-point arrow icon to the left of the Mindset Works logo. When the video has finished playing, click on the icon again to return to the course page.
Module 2 - Messages that Motivate2. Watch the Module 2 - Messages that Motivate video by clicking the PLAY button below. (Headphones or external speakers required.)
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Welcome & Introduction Video1. Watch the Introduction video by clicking the PLAY button below. (Headphones or external speakers required.)
To enlarge the video for viewing, click the "Full-screen" icon in the lower-right corner of the video. Look for the 4-point arrow icon to the left of the Mindset Works logo. When the video has finished playing, click on the icon again to return to the course page.
Module 1 Discussion Forum Introduction Discussion Forum Module 2 Discussion Forum Module 4 Discussion Forum Module 3 Discussion Forum Module 1 - Forum Shareout Module 4 - Forum Shareout Module 3 - Forum Shareout Module 2 - Forum Shareout
Module 2 - Messages that Motivate. In this module, you'll learn how the messages we give students through feedback impact their mindsets and performance, and how you can promote a growth mindset through framing and feedback in your classroom.
3. Reflect & discuss with classmates at the link below.
4. APPLY what you've learned. Click the link below to view possible activities and projects you can apply in the future in your own classroom.
5. Share your practice with your classmates and see what they've done. Click the link below to access the Sharing Projects discussion forum.
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EK Resources for Student Interest Inventories 2014 EK Resources for Active Learning_2014 EK Resources for Active Learning 2014 EK Resources for Goal Setting 2014 EK Resources for Mastery and Spiral Curriculum 2014 EK Resources for Mastery and Spiral Curriculum 2014 
Module 1 - Motivating Mindsets. In this module, you'll learn about two mindsets that students can have about their ability, and how they impact behavior and achievement. You'll learn how to assess your own students' mindsets and identify areas for focus in your classroom.
Module 1 - Activities & Projects Module 4 - Activities & Projects Module 3 - Activities & Projects Module 2 - Activities & Projects Overview Module 1 - Tools & Resources Module 2 - Tools & Resources Module 3 - Tools & Resources Module 4 - Tools & Resources3. Reflect & discuss with classmates. Click the link below to access the discussion forum for this module.
3. Reflect & discuss with classmates. Click the link below to access the discussion forum for this module.
3. Reflect & discuss with classmates. Click the link below to access the discussion forum for this module.
2. Reflect & discuss with classmates. Click the link below to access the discussion forum for this module.
Module 1 - Discussion Topics4. Apply what you've learned. Click the link below to view possible activities and projects you can apply in the future in your own classroom.
4. Apply what you've learned. Click the link below to view possible activities and projects you can apply in the future in your own classroom.
3. Apply what you've learned. Click the link below to view possible activities and projects you can apply in the future in your own classroom.
Module 2 - Discussion Topics5. Share your practice with your classmates and see what they've done. Click the link below to access the Sharing Projects discussion forum. Simply click the Reply link to share your own practice or reply to posts made by your classmates.
5. Share your practice with classmates and see what they've done. Click the link below to access the Sharing Projects discussion forum. Simply click the Reply link to share your own practice or reply to posts made by your colleagues.
4. Share your practice with your classmates and see what they've done. Click the link below to access the Sharing Projects discussion forum. Simply click the Reply link to share your own practice or reply to posts made by your colleagues.
Module 3 - Discussion Topics Module 4 Discussion Topics1. Assess your current mindset. Click the link below to participate.
Click the link below to get started.
2. Assess your former or current students' motivational behavior. Click the link below to participate.
1. Assess your school's mindset. Click the link below to participate.
1. Assess your classroom's mindset. Click the link below to participate.
