GROWTH MINDSET

Structuring for Resilience!

2 Day workshop

Students with a growth mindset believe that their abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort, persistence, and learning from mistakes. Encouraging such a mindset can have a significant impact on students' academic achievement, social and emotional development, and overall life success.

By implementing effective pedagogical methods such as Kagan Structures and other proven strategies, we can initiate a modest change in students' attitudes and behaviours, leading to higher levels of achievement, greater optimism, and overall success in life.

Moreover, fostering a growth mindset has a profound impact on the development of social and emotional skills in students. By promoting a growth mindset, students learn to embrace challenges, see mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth, and develop their resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. This approach equips them to face the complexities and uncertainties of the world beyond the classroom, preparing them for a fulfilling and rewarding life.

Overall, nurturing a growth mindset is crucial for students' academic success, personal growth, and social-emotional development. By promoting a positive, constructive mindset and implementing effective pedagogical methods, we can equip students with essential skills for lifelong success. It is an investment in the future of our students and society.

In conclusion, fostering a growth mindset does not require additional time away from regular curricula, but it does require a commitment to promoting a positive, constructive mindset and implementing proven strategies. By nurturing a growth mindset, we can shape the lives of our students in and beyond the classroom, preparing them for a successful future.

Workshop Highlights

  • Master Kagan Structures for Growth Mindset

  • Learn why praising effort is not enough

  • Foster resilience with a dozen tools

  • Teach your students Growth Mindset self-talk

  • Create a Growth Mindset classroom environment

  • Teach students to dispute pessimism with the 3 P’s

  • Marry Growth Mindset and learned optimism

  • Avoid the false Growth Mindset trap

With your attendance, you will receive:

  • Growth Mindset Workbook

  • “The content was extremely useful. I CANNOT wait to teach and use these structures in the coming year.”

    —INGRID NELSON, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

  • “Loved this workshop! I feel confident going back to my classroom including more Kagan Structures.”

    —LAUREN COLE, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

  • “Great Content! I feel like I learned a lot and have many ideas & structures to add to my toolbox.”

    —JOSIPA CASEY, 10TH GRADE TEACHER

  • “I was new to Kagan, but left feeling I had a toolbox that is going to help me build a safe environment where all of my students will be involved, engaged, and learning.”

    -JASON RIZY, 5TH GRADE TEACHER

  • “Found the content to be eye-opening and very informative. Really changed the way I perceive and view class activities. I plan to use these structures.”

    -SAM STAGGS, 9-12TH GRADE TEACHER

With Kagan's support, teachers can confidently nurture a positive and interactive classroom climate, paving the way for enhanced student engagement and academic achievement.