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Read the following research by professors Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser from the University of British Columbia, Canada. They look at what a teacher with a growth mindset is like. As you read, you might want to jot down any key concepts and brief notes or questions to track your understanding. All of these mindsets […]

So what is the difference between ‘ability’ and ‘attainment’? If we describe a learner as low ability, it suggests that their ability is fixed, and they cannot improve at something. This shows a fixed mindset. We might have used phrases in the past like ‘they don’t have the ability to do it’ or ‘they have

A growth mindset is when you have a strong belief that your intelligence can be developed.  Now, summarise the difference between fixed and growth mindset. You might want to discuss this with a learning partner. Try to use the key vocabulary in full sentences.

How do the children you teach tackle new challenges? Carol Dweck (a professor from the USA) has changed the way we think about learning. When she was a child at school, a teacher chose to sit learners at their desks in the order of how intelligent they were (their IQ). This made her curious about

During Part 1 and 2 of this course, you have reflected on what being a teacher means, the role of the teacher today, and upon your own teaching practice. You have observed yourself teach through video, and discussed your teaching with your learning partner. You have chosen areas you wish to work on after the

During Part 1 and 2 of this course, you have reflected on what being a teacher means, the role of the teacher today, and upon your own teaching practice. You have observed yourself teach through video, and discussed your teaching with your learning partner. You have chosen areas you wish to work on after the

Now read the following materials, as this will be part of the end of course assessment. Being a teacher A hundred years ago, a young man or woman leaving school may have gone to work in a factory that assembled machinery or consumer goods. Their job would be to carefully assemble a group of loose

Think of what you have learned about your teaching practice from this course, and the activities completed. Use this knowledge to build an action plan to ensure you keep learning and developing as a teacher. Have a look at the example below:  What would I like to improve? My questioning technique Why? I don’t involve

It’s easy to be overly critical, so it is worth watching the video with a learning partner. Do you see yourself as others see you? Were there any surprises when you watched the video? ‘Self-reflection is important because it is a process that makes you collect, record, and analyse everything that happened in the lesson

Here are some answers, although yours might be a different! An Ineffective teacher An Effective teacher Gives dull, poorly planned lessons Gives interesting lessons Is often unfair, and seems to have favourite pupils Is fair and consistent, treats everyone equally Doesn’t know everyone’s name Knows everyone’s name Ignores or mocks learners if they make a