This document discusses mindsets and project-based learning (PBL). It explains that a growth mindset, where intelligence can be developed through effort, is important for PBL. Before starting PBL, teachers should create a culture that embraces mistakes and ensure work is engaging. As students work, teachers should clearly define expectations, praise effort, and provide structured feedback and goal setting. When evaluating student work, teachers should focus on progress made toward expectations rather than a single grade. Reflection is also important throughout PBL.

1. Growing in PBL

2. "Becoming is
better than being."
Carol Dweck

3. mindset (noun)
a set of beliefs or a way of thinking that
determines one's behavior, outlook,
and mental attitude.
Fixed Mindset
Intelligence can't be changed.
Growth Mindset
Intelligence can be developed
through effort and practice.

4. "I don't get this." (fixed)
to:
"I don't get this yet." (growth)
Since every student is capable of learning,
how do we get them to move from:

5. How can you explicitly teach
academic mindsets and make it
meaningful and authentic for
students?

6. How would you compare a
successful academic mindset and
a mindset necessary for PBL?

7. Before you begin PBL
• Create a classroom culture that embraces mistakes.
• Endeavor to ensure work is engaging.
• Teach students a range of learning strategies.
• Build in regular time for questions.
• Make sure students have adequate resources.

8. As students are working in PBL
• Clearly define and present expectations.
• Praise effort, resilience, and resourcefulness.
• Discuss best practices and when to use them.
• Use built-in time to address questions & confusions.
• Set goals and reflect on progress.
• Set up structures for feedback:
• personal reflection
• peer review
• teacher coaching

9. As we evaluate student work
4
expert
superior
exemplary
above & beyond
great work
3
accomplished
good
hits target
you made it
almost there
2
apprentice
satisfactory
acceptable
almost there
starting to get it
1
novice
poor
unacceptable
keep working
try again
exceeding meeting developing beginning
exceeding
expectations
reaching goals needs attention critical areas
for improvement

11. Success looks like...
Success sounds like...
Success feels like...
Success smells like...
Success tastes like...
What is success to you?

13. Effort is key,
but it is not
the ONLY thing.

14. Targeted feedback
• Frequent (continuous)
• Specific
• Apply new strategies
• Many opportunities for repetition
• Clear path to improvement/goal
• Seek help when stuck
Productive Practice

15. Reflection Throughout
• What did I do?
• Where was I supposed to go?
• Where am I now?
• What worked? or didn't?
• What else can I do?