Growing a Growth Mindset - Sheehan, Kevin

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Auteur(s) : Sheehan, Kevin - Ryan, Jessica

Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/03/2017

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 242

Expédition : 399

Dimensions : 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4

ISBN : 1475824734

Résumé :
Growing a Growth Mindset provides teachers with an innovative approach to teaching children the positive psychology constructs that underlie self-belief, goal motivation, and happiness....

Biographie:

Kevin Sheehan is a tenured associate professor at Molloy College, where he has served on the faculty for over a decade. Molloy College recognized Kevin with its Faculty Leadership Award for his work with children of poverty, and the New York State Council for Social Studies awarded Kevin the Distinguished Social Studies Educator Award for his efforts in preparing social studies teachers in 2009.

Jessica Ryan has worked as an elementary teacher in Lynbrook School District and an adjunct professor at Molloy College. In 2012, she was recognized as the Mathematics Teacher of the Year by the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association and named the 2013 Teacher of the Year by the 9/11 Tribute Center.

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Sommaire:

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I: Introduction: The Why, How and Where of Positive Psychology for Kids

Chapter 1: The Why: Teaching Children To Fail Well in a Trophy Culture
Chapter 2: The How: Lessons of Positive Psychology That You Can Teach Tomorrow
Chapter 3: The Where: Curriculum Connections that Bring Common Core and NCSS C3
Standards to Life
Part II: Children's Literature Lessons that Teach Growth Mindset and Unlocking Student Strengths

Sections IIA: Growing The Growth Mindset: Learning to Fail Well

Chapter 4: Building a Growth Mindset: The Secret of Failing Well
Book: The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
Lesson Author: Kevin Sheehan
Chapter 5: Foundation for a Fixed Mindset: The Danger of Naturals
Book: Noel the First by Kate McMullen
Lesson Author: Kathleen Sokolowski
Chapter 6: Threats to a Growth Mindset: The Peril of Performance Goals
Book: Too Perfect by Trudy Ludwig
Lesson Authors: Kathleen Blake and Anthony Marino

Sections IIB: Building Hope: The Power of Hope to Create Your Best Future

Chapter 7: Hope Creators: The Power of Others
Book: Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beatty and David Roberts
Lesson Author: Jessica Ryan

Chapter 8: Hope Crushers: Rediscovering Lost Hope
Book: Emily's Art by Peter Catalanotto
Lesson Author: Danielle Rosenberg

Chapter 9: Maintaining Hope: Finding Your Best Self
Book: Stand Tall Mary Lou Melon by Patty Lovell and David Catrow
Lesson Author: Elizabeth Bavaro

Sections IIC: Cultivating Grit: Passion and Perseverance for Long Term
Goals

Chapter 10: The Roots of Grit: Deliberate Practice Over Natural Ability
Book: Salt in His Shoes by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan
Lesson Author: Annmarie Pagano and Breanna Podmore

Chapter 11: Sticking with It: Grit Perseverance for Long Term Goals
Book: Iggy Peck. Architect by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
Lesson Author: Monica Zenyuh

Chapter 12: Sustaining Grit: The Power of Passion for a Goal
Book: No You Can't, Yes I Can by Justin Allen and Antoinette Cauley
Lesson Authors: Dan and Jessica Keegan

Sections IID: Unlocking Strengths: Discovering and Nurturing Natural Talents

Chapter 13: Spotting Strengths: Strength Finding
Book: Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
Lesson Author: Amy Curry

Chapter 14: Unleashing Strengths: Using Strengths to Discover the Best You
Book: Dream Big Little Pig by Kristi Yamaguchi and Tim Bowers
Lesson Author: Megan Pavlick

Chapter 15: Synergy: The Power of Combining Your Strengths With Others
Book: Going Places by Paul A. Reynolds and Peter H. Reynolds
Lesson Author: Angela Abend

Sections IIE: Finding Happiness: Unlocking the Secrets of Happiness

Chapter 16: Discovering the Secret of Happiness: Doing for Others
Book: How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer
Lesson Author: Faith Tripp

Chapter 17: Finding Happiness in Your Life: The Power of Savoring
Book: The Wise Woman and her Secret by Eve Merriam and Linda Graves
Chapter Author: Ed Kemnitzer

Chapter 18: Choosing Happiness: The Power of Optimism
Book: It's Okay to Make Mistakes by Todd Parr
Lesson Authors: Kelly Marzocchi, Caitlin Verity, and Megan Votk
Part III Creating Cultures of Character
Chapter 19: Building Culture: This Book is the Beginning Not the End

Chapter 20: Deeper Knowledge: Resources for Learning More About Mindset, Hope, Grit, Strengths, & Happiness

Appendix A: Lessons From the Field -Jessica Ryan
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