CHAPTER 1 What Are Mindsets, and How Do They Affect the Classroom? CHAPTER 2 What Are Some Ways to Begin Building a Growth Mindset School Culture? CHAPTER 3 Why Is a Differentiated, Responsive Classroom Important to a Growth Mindset Culture? CHAPTER 4 Why Is Critical Thinking Important in a Growth Mindset Class Culture? CHAPTER 5 How Can Students Learn From Failure? CHAPTER 6 What Messages Should Parents Hear About Growth Mindset? CHAPTER 7 Can Gifted Education and a Growth Mindset Belief Coexist? CHAPTER 8 What Are Some Ways to Help Students Adopt a Growth Mindset? CHAPTER 9 What Are Some Ways School Staff Can Maintain a Growth Mindset School Culture? CHAPTER 10 Summary Resources References APPENDIX A Sample Training Plan for Staff Growth Mindset Professional Development APPENDIX B Parent Newsletter Blurbs About the Author
Mary Cay Ricci is an education consultant and speaker. She was previously the Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Education for Baltimore County Public Schools. She holds certification in gifted and talented education and administration and supervision from Johns Hopkins University, where she is currently a faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education.
"Mary Cay Ricci provides a thorough foundation in what growth
mindset is, why it matters, and just as importantly, how to foster
it in key stakeholders, namely teachers, students, and parents.
Ricci advocates teaching parents about the brain research as well
as giving them tools for reflecting on the kinds of praise they use
with their children. She provides suggestions and resources for
explaining the brain research and how the brain works. She offers
not a single lesson but a series of experiences and tools for
walking students along the path of understanding what fixed and
growth mindsets are, and how they affect the way we perceive
effort, intelligence, and success. Administrators or coaches will
also find this book helpful for the concrete plan it provides for
professional development."
Katie Gordon, MiddleWeb, 3/11/14"Mindsets in the Classroom is
filled with actionable ideas to improve school culture. It builds
nicely on Dweck's original book (which itself is surprisingly easy
to read) by specifically addressing the three essential audiences:
teachers, parents, and students. As a teacher who works with gifted
students, you'll find clear tasks to integrate into your classroom
as well activities for staff meetings."Ian Byrd, Byrdseed.com,
3/1/14"With a well-integrated emphasis on critical thinking skills,
the chapters in this title offer practical tips founded in Ricci's
direct experience and research from various sources (references are
included) to positively impact learning."Katie Engen, Children's
Literature, 5/1/14
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