Description
- The definition of a growth mindset
- A list of top books about cultivating growth mindsets
- Tips for creating a solid literacy program
Presenter Bio
Dr. Katherine McKnight is a dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author. Dr. McKnight began her career in education over 30 years ago as a middle school and high school English and social studies teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and appointed as Distinguished Professor of Research at National Louis University. In addition to speaking at professional development conferences, she is a regular consultant in schools and classrooms in the United States and Europe.
She is the founder of Engaging Learners, an educational company built around her successful Literacy and Learning Center model. Her work in educational leadership, literacy and student skill development has resulted in unprecedented academic achievement in many struggling schools.
Dr. McKnight has received several awards for her publications and teaching at the university level. She has authored 17 books that support educational strategies to engage all learners. Her titles include the best-selling The Teacher’s Big Book of Graphic Organizers, winner of the 2013 Teachers’ Choice Award. She’s also written The Second City Guide to Improv in the Classroom, Teaching Writing in the Inclusive Classroom, and the twin volumes: Common Core Literacy for Math, Science, and Technical Subjects, and Common Core Literacy for ELA, History/Social Studies, and the Humanities: Strategies to Deepen Content Knowledge – Grades 6-12.
Tracy – Pilot (verified owner) –
I love growth mindset!
Carl – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good information but it’s sometimes hard to implement, especially when faced with grade level expectations on standardized test.
Kristina – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Nice follow up is you have read Mindset
Maria Elena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very intersting
Mandi – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Good information. Thank you.
IDALIA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!!
ROXANA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this training.
Andrew – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
It was interesting to hear some of the different levels involved with creating a growth mindset.
MARTHA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Yes
Mary – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
good information