I just bought the books and can't wait to start reading them. I was inspired by all of your messages. Thanks!
On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Dionne, Jeanne < [email protected]> wrote: > I wholeheartedly agree with Johnston's points that our language can > develop childrens' worlds and views about learning . . . I am amazed at how > young this idea of 'fixed performance mindset' begins. I teach first grade > and my six-year-olds seem programmed to crave judgement from the adults > around them - when I respond with a "hey, how'd you do that?" (whether it's > because they just zipped their coat or self-corrected an error > independently) the smile on their face reflects their sense pride in having > accomplished something magnificent but they question if what they have just > accomplished makes me happy, proud etc. . . . I know they ask because they > are used to words that judge . . . > > After years of using the Responsive Classroom approach, a widely used, > research- and evidence-based approach to elementary education, I feel like > I am on the right path to 'opening minds' . . . reading and listening to > colleagues, participating in discussions like this one and holding myself > accountable for using language that focuses on process not only with my > first graders but also with my colleagues helps keep that dynamic-learning > frame alive and in the forefront of my mind everyday . . . hoping that a > paradigm shift can occur on a wide scale while doing so . . . > > Jeanne Dionne > 1st Grade Teacher > North Stonington Elementary School > 860-535-2805 ext. 103 > > "Love and respect all children for with the passing of time they become > us." > ________________________________________ > From: Mosaic [mosaic-bounces+dionnej= > [email protected]] On Behalf Of > [email protected] [[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 4:05 PM > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Opening Minds Chapter 2 The problems with praise > > First I want to say that I am not reading the book with you all, but I > am reading your posts. > > Jennifer, what you have written makes me think. Maybe responses to my > questions are in the book, and I need to get a copy. > > I am working hard in my classroom not to promote a fixed mindset. The > teachers and admin in my building know about a fixed mindset, but boy! > is that a hard habit to break. People who know better -- me included > at times -- still promote that fixed mindset. We say things to > students and each other about students being smart and capable. > > How do I remind my colleagues not to talk that way? I think that until > we're all on the same page, we're not going to make much progress. > Jan > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive > > > > > > > All emails using the North Stonington Public School’s email system should > conform to BOE Network Policy # 4118.5, and may contain confidential or > privileged information. If you have received this in error, please delete > this message and any attachments and notify the sender by replying to this > email. > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive > > -- * Miss Zilch's Website<http://www.d70schools.org/%7Ekzilch/MissZilch/Home.html> District 70... Where Character Counts!* -- District 70's Mission: To ensure that District 70 students experience learning that prepares them to live and work in the 21st Century. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
