Episode 96: Beyond Growth Mindset: Cultivating Success in Language Classes with Becca Silver
06/06/24 • 40 min
Join us for a powerful conversation with Becca Silver, an instructional coach and the CEO and founder of The Whole Educator. In this episode, we dive into the powerful world of mindsets in education—exploring what growth mindset truly is and how it impacts our brains, backed by fascinating research from Michigan State University.
Becca shares why having a growth mindset alone isn't enough and introduces us to the concept of academic mindsets, which include the crucial elements of belonging, self-efficacy, and a sense of purpose. Together, we discuss practical strategies for language teachers to create a supportive and engaging classroom environment that helps both students and educators thrive.
We'll also revisit some key takeaways from our previous chat in episode 36 about the "Summer Bandaid Effect."
Whether you're a teacher looking to empower your students or an educator seeking to grow in your profession, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical ideas.
Click play and happy listening!
Resources:
Michigan State University findingsBecca Silver Podcast: Episode 70
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Free 3-Part Video Training for Spanish teachers: From Research to the Classroom. Facilitating Language Acquisition and Boosting Engagement
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Join us for a powerful conversation with Becca Silver, an instructional coach and the CEO and founder of The Whole Educator. In this episode, we dive into the powerful world of mindsets in education—exploring what growth mindset truly is and how it impacts our brains, backed by fascinating research from Michigan State University.
Becca shares why having a growth mindset alone isn't enough and introduces us to the concept of academic mindsets, which include the crucial elements of belonging, self-efficacy, and a sense of purpose. Together, we discuss practical strategies for language teachers to create a supportive and engaging classroom environment that helps both students and educators thrive.
We'll also revisit some key takeaways from our previous chat in episode 36 about the "Summer Bandaid Effect."
Whether you're a teacher looking to empower your students or an educator seeking to grow in your profession, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical ideas.
Click play and happy listening!
Resources:
Michigan State University findingsBecca Silver Podcast: Episode 70
More resources:
🏫 Join our waitlist for Growing With Proficiency The Spanish Teacher Academy
👩🏽💻 Our Blog: Growing With Proficiency
📲 Join our free FB Community: Growing With CI
📳 Follow us on social media for updates and morse support: IG @claudiamelliott and FB @claudiamelliott
🖇️ TPT Store: Growing With Proficiency
Free 3-Part Video Training for Spanish teachers: From Research to the Classroom. Facilitating Language Acquisition and Boosting Engagement
Looking for a Text about Cinco de Mayo for Your Class? 🎉
Are you looking for a compelling, engaging text to teach your students about Cinco de Mayo, along with ready-to-use activities? I’ve got you covered!
Head over to growingwithproficiency.com/cincodemayo and grab your copy today!
✅ Simple, high-quality text
✅ Activities that will keep your students engaged
✅ Perfect for
Previous Episode
Episode 95: What is Story-Asking and Why Every Language Teacher Should Try It
Welcome back to Growing With Proficiency The Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about story asking – a powerful strategy that can help you deliver a ton of comprehensible and compelling input while building a strong community inside your class.
In this episode I’ll share what story asking is, why it’s so successful, and how you can effectively implement it in your lessons. We'll explore both scripted and unscripted approaches to story asking, highlighting the benefits of each. I'll also walk you through my personal process, providing practical tips to get you started.
Highlights:
- What is Story Asking? Discover the essence of this strategy.
- Why Story Asking Works: Understand the powerful impact of story asking on student engagement and language acquisition.
- Scripted vs. Unscripted Story Asking: Learn the advantages and processes of both approaches.
- My Story Asking Process: Get a step-by-step guide on how I facilitate storyasking in my classroom.
- Next Steps: Find out how to begin incorporating story asking into your teaching practice, with tips for starting small and building confidence.
Whether you're new to story-asking or looking to refine your technique, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice to help you make your language classes more engaging and effective.
Tune in and discover how story-asking can be a game-changer for your teaching toolbox!
**Resources.
🏫 Join our waitlist for Growing With Proficiency The Spanish Teacher Academy
👩🏽💻 Our Blog: Growing With Proficiency
📲 Join our free FB Community: Growing With CI
📳 Follow us on social media for updates and morse support: IG @claudiamelliott FB @claudiamelliott
🖇️ TPT Store: Growing With Proficiency
More resources:
Stories co-created with my classes
Don’t miss this episode – it’s time to explore the magic of story asking and elevate your language teaching!
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Reflexiones del Año: ¿Cómo enfrentar la apatía y la constante distracción en el aula de idiomas?
En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre uno de los mayores desafíos que enfrentan los profesores al hacer la transición de métodos tradicionales a métodos comunicativos: la apatía y las distracciones de los estudiantes.
Analizamos cómo esta apatía ya existía con los métodos tradicionales, pero se vuelve más evidente cuando necesitamos una participación activa en el aula. Discutimos la importancia de reconocer este hecho y por qué es crucial combatir la apatía para que los métodos de input comprensible sean efectivos.
Además, comparto cinco estrategias específicas para enfrentar estos desafíos.
¡Haz clic y escucha para preparar el camino hacia una enseñanza de idiomas más comprometida y efectiva!
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🏫 Join our waitlist for Growing With Proficiency at The Spanish Teacher Academy
📲 Join our free FB Community: Growing With CI
📳 Follow us on social media for updates and morse support: IG @claudiamelliott and FB @claudiamelliott
🖇️ TPT Store: Growing With Proficiency
Looking for a Text about Cinco de Mayo for Your Class? 🎉
Are you looking for a compelling, engaging text to teach your students about Cinco de Mayo, along with ready-to-use activities? I’ve got you covered!
Head over to growingwithproficiency.com/cincodemayo and grab your copy today!
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✅ Activities that will keep your students engaged
✅ Perfect for
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