Mindset
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Learning Goal
I can reflect on my current mindset about classroom management.
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Recap: Now we understand the importance of classroom structure and expectations. Our goal will always be to provide our students an environment they can thrive in. However, you have to be mentally prepared for what the entails.
What is your current mindset towards students with behaviors?
Take this quick survey to think about where you are mentally coming into this course.
Explain
How do you respond to students before and after different behaviors?
The hardest part about managing a student's behavior is understanding how and when to respond. Especially with frequent behaviors. When a student is consistently demonstrating actions that go against the classroom ethics, we can feel frustrated. However, it is important to remain in a mindset that supports not only our mental health, but the mental health of our students.We can do this without taking care of ourselves. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
¨Equitable mindsets are critical to ensuring an excellent education.¨ (McKinney, NWEA, 2023) We need to revamp our thinking to look at situations in a more realistic, yet reassuring way. Holding on to a mindset that preaches from a negative perspective can be harmful to the overall goal we want: creating a structured environment that students can thrive in. SO what do these inequitable mentalities look like?
According to Amber McKinney in Educator Mindsets Affect Student Performance (2023), examples of inequitable mindsets are reflected below:
- “These students aren’t interested in learning.”
- “My first period class is so bad.”
- “Intelligence is fixed.”
- “James isn’t a math person, so a C is as high as he can go in my algebra class.”
Apply
Your Task: Reread the inequitable mindsets listed previously. Use the typeform link, and reword the statements to promote a more equitable, positive mindset.
Assess
Now that we have reviewed the importance of classroom structure, management, and mindset, reflect on your overall classroom experience.
Think about the things you believe are working well, and would like to continue.
Think about the scenarios you believe could be better, and what you might implement from our first unit.
Your task: Fill out this google form to reflect on your ideas before heading to the Unit 2.
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References
- Epstein, M. H. (2008). Reducing behavior problems in the elementary school classroom. National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Dept. of Education.
- EAB. (2023). (issue brief). Building A Better Behavior Management Strategy for Students and Teachers. Retrieved 2023
- McKinney, A. (2023, July 7). Educator mindsets affect student performance. Teach. Learn. Grow. https://www.nwea.org/blog/2023/educator-mindsets-affect-student-performance/
- Vanberbilt University. (2024). How can teachers increase the chances that their students will behave appropriately?. IRIS Center. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/beh1/cresource/q2/p06/