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.
Luis – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course material fascinating and indispensable.
Kristin – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
If you have already read Dweck and Duckworth, this is review – which is great. That’s good to know in advance.
Mary – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This provided a good explanation of the difference between a fixed and growth mindset.
Mary – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Anna – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Kellly – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
great course! Yet and FAIL
Caira – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Myleah – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
These are not new talking points in the realm of educational PD, but the presenter does a great job of succinctly presenting the content and motivating my practice towards application.
Juan – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
I liked this course because not only do students need to know about the growth mindset, but also teachers and other adults could benefit from having grit and perseverance.
Elizabeth – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
I think this is a very powerful concept that is needed more than ever with our kids!