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What are some techniques you have used, or currently use, to encourage a growth mindset in yourself?
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I have always loved learning, I am constantly researching and reading books about various topics that interest me. I also teach new courses which forces me to dive deeper into the subjects in order to teach them. But this lesson challenged me to continue to grow in my knowledge of the Lord, because I do feel like sometimes I am drawing from past knowledge and it is not coming from a fresh revelation or exposure to the Scriptures. I need to do this on a daily basis.
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A technique that I naturally use is to ask the wisdom and advice of veteran teachers or godly teachers who I admire. Hearing the advice and wisdom from others of what they do in their own classrooms or situations they have had with students or what things have worked for them in the past encourages me to grow and continue bettering my methods in the classroom and approach to nurturing and guiding students.
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Encourage students to remember Dweck’s saying of “not yet”. Instead of a fixed mindset where they don’t see the possibilities, lead them to see that one day they can accomplish many things.
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I currently monitor my thoughts, words, and actions to make sure that they align with the word of God. I don’t always get it right but developing a growth mind set is important.
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I like to collaborate with colleagues and share techniques and activities as well as join online communities where ideas are shared. I keep myself open to change and trying new things in the classroom instead of doing the same things year after year.