Description
Your students are all exceptional people, but what if their future success was more connected to their mindsets than to all of their amazing, gifted skills? Research is showing mindset to be the ultimate predictor of success, rather than skill. Trainer Nicole Shannon has found that students with growth-mindsets, and a sense of perseverance and grit, fare better than their equally gifted peers.
This course will help you:
- Understand why gifted students are prone to negative, fixed mindsets
- Learn to “hear” and reframe fixed-mindset thoughts
- Encourage growth-mindsets in your students
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Nicole Shannon, M.Ed. has over 19 years of experience in gifted education. She currently serves as the Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD. Prior to joining her current district, Nicole served as the Coordinator of Gifted/Advanced Academic Services for Round Rock ISD for five years. She was a gifted specialist in Round Rock ISD for 10 years before taking this position. She has presented at the district, local, and state level to preservice and in-service teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents on a variety of topics in gifted education throughout her years in this field. Prior to moving to Round Rock, Nicole served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school principal at private schools in Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a specialization in Gifted/Talented at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Nicodemus – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent explanation on fixed vs growth mindset.
Leticia – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course.
Audrey – GROVEPORT MADISON LOCAL (verified owner) –
I think a balanced course may reflect the idea that poverty *does* have an impact on student learning and it’s not just “grit” that is the singular predictor of success.
Christine – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This course helped me expand on the meaning of GRIT. More strategies or examples of growth mindset to use in the classroom could have been included in all age/grade levels.
Michelle – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very good reminder of what grit is and growth mindset and how to encourage all students.
Patricia – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the posters.
Emily – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
Useful for developing perseverance in teachers and kiddos
Lisa – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the presenter and her discussion of the information.
Anna Maria – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Janet – NEW KNOXVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great!