TEd Talk: Grit - The Power of Perseverance

TEDTalk: Grit - The Power of Perseverance

https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_g

Angela Duckworth TEd talk - teacher turned psychologist

What have you personally learned about teaching from the video?

Grit, "passion and perseverance for very long term goals" (Duckworth) is the defining characteristic of successful people. "Grit is a marathon, not a sprint" (Duckworth).

What is the author's message that we are meant to take away from the video?

Duckworth cites Dr. Dweck's growth mindset theory as "the belief that the ability to learn can change with effort". Teaching a growth mindset is the closest thing we can do to teach grit, work ethic and motivation. 

Will you use any ideas from the video directly with your students?

Teaching students that failure is not permanent is an important concept. We learn more from our mistakes. Tying growth mindset with what we know about teenage brain development could help students feel engaged and empowered to take charge of their learning.  

What questions have arisen for you in the reading?

How can we cultivate a growth mindset in the classroom? 
How does growth mindset fit into teenage brain development?
What are some growth mindset strategies to be used in the classroom?
How can I incorporate growth mindset into library instruction and/or collaboration with content area teachers?

What competency(ies) are addressed by the reading?

ProEd a.3.a. In the area of learner and learning: Learning environment as demonstrated by: Working with learners to create and access learning environments that support self-directed individual and collaborative learning, based on each learner’s interests and passions; 

How: Growth mindset is a strategy for helping students take control of their learning.

ProEd c.2. In the area of learning facilitation practice: Planning for learning facilitation, as demonstrated by an ability, as an active member of a learning community, to draw upon knowledge of content area standards, cross-disciplinary skills, learners, the community, and pedagogy to plan learning experiences that support every learner in meeting rigorous learning goals;

How: Growth mindset is a cross-disciplinary skill that will help students be successful across content areas.

ProEd c.3.a  In the area of learning facilitation practice: An understanding and use of a variety of strategies and tools to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections to other disciplines

How: When students learn that failure is not permanent, a growth mindset leads them to keep trying until mastery is achieved and can increase their intrinsic motivation to continue learning.