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.
Karla – AUSTIN ISD (verified owner) –
This is by far my favorite course. I love all things, grit, perseverance, and growth mindset. Thank you!
Elizabeth – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
Very strong hour of learning.
Cheryl – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner) –
This is a great introduction to the idea of growth mindset.
Dean – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I already practice a good amount of what was discussed here simply because I’ve heard it before. But it is definitely good for younger teachers to hear this to remind them of important ways to encourage all students, even the GT students, when they encounter difficulties.
Angie – WAYNE TRACE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a great overview of grit and mindset. It has some valuable gems to take to your classroom. Highly recommend.
Melissa – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Shawn – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was a great reminder of what grit and perseverance are.
Rolando – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this session, it gave me a different perspective on teaching.
Monica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course! Every piece of information was positive and encouraging.
Barbara – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good information for anyone unfamiliar with these 3 staples for learning.