Half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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The materials and resources that I requested will help my students with social/emotional and language deficits reach their highest potential and increase their love of learning. The Growth Mindset for learning book provides a monthly mindset focus with activities and suggestions for teaching each concept. The picture books and yoga CDs will create links for their understanding.
Unfortunately, by 2nd grade, many students have formed a fixed mindset for learning. They believe that they have a limited potential, fixed intelligence, and that hard work will not bring them success in school.
In contrast, my project will focus on creating a growth mindset in my students. Professor Dweck defines a growth mindset as: “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.
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The materials and resources that I requested will help my students with social/emotional and language deficits reach their highest potential and increase their love of learning. The Growth Mindset for learning book provides a monthly mindset focus with activities and suggestions for teaching each concept. The picture books and yoga CDs will create links for their understanding.
Unfortunately, by 2nd grade, many students have formed a fixed mindset for learning. They believe that they have a limited potential, fixed intelligence, and that hard work will not bring them success in school.
In contrast, my project will focus on creating a growth mindset in my students. Professor Dweck defines a growth mindset as: “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.