grit & perserverance promoting non-cognitive skills to help your child succeed in school and...
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GRIT & PERSERVERANCEPromoting Non-Cognitive Skills to Help Your Child Succeed in School
and Life
May 13, 2015PS 452 Parent Engagement Evening
Laurence Debucquoy & Sharon Lustig
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Agenda
• What are Non Cognitive vs. Cognitive Skills• What is Grit & Perseverance• Theories & History• How do you instill Grit in children?• Recommended Reading List
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“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education
at all.” -Aristotle
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Non Cognitive vs. Cognitive Skills
• Self Perception• Motivation• Perseverance• Self Control• Meta Cognitive Strategies
“Thinking about Thinking”• Social Competencies• Resilience & Coping• Creativity
1976Bowles & Gintis
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Non Cognitive Skills
The Big 5 (Personality Traits)• O - Openness to Experiences• C - Conscientiousness• E - Extraversion• A - Agreeableness• N - Neuroticism (vs. Emotional Stability)
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What is Grit?
Maintain determination and motivation, passion and commitment over long periods, despite experiences of failure or adversity.
“stay the course”
Synonyms: courage, bravery, mettle, backbone, spirit, strength of character, strength of will, moral fiber, steel, nerve, fortitude, toughness, hardiness, resolve, resolution, determination
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What is Perseverance?
Steadfastness in doing something, despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
synonyms: persistence, tenacity, determination, staying power, indefatigability, steadfastness, purposefulness
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Theories & History • 1926 Catherine Morris Cox (& Lewis Terman, Stanford Binet IQ Test)
• 1960’s Walter Mischel, Stanford University: Marshmallow Test
• 1962 Albert Ellis: ABC Model
• 2001 No Child Left Behind Act
• 2007 Angela Lee Duckworth, UPENN: Predicators of Greatness
Tendency not to abandon tasks from mere changeability
Tendency not to abandon tasks in face of obstacles
• 2008 Carol Dweck, Stanford University:
Fixed Intelligence vs. Growth Mind Set
• 2013 Bipartisan Legislation:
The Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013
• 2013 U.S. Department Education Report: Promoting Grit, Tenacity, Perseverance and Critical
Factors for Success in the 21st Century
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How do you instill GRIT in children?• Optimistic Mindset
– “I think I can”• Develop a Growth Mindset
– Fixed Intelligence vs. Growth Mindset (Using the Mind as a Launching Pad and not as Destiny)
• Coping with Set Backs/Disappointments– ABC Model:
AdversityBeliefConsequence
• Elements of Effective Praise• Foster Safe Circumstances that Encourage Grit• Learn to Concentrate
– Myth of Multi-tasking– Teach to Delay Gratification and Self Control
• Connections– Empathy, Support Network
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How do you instill GRIT in children?• Competence
• Moving Toward Goals
• Meta Cognitive Strategies
Think Aloud
Checklists, Rubrics, Organizers
Explicit Modeling
• Contributions
• Acknowledge that Grit Requires Sacrifice
• Teach Self Care
• Nurture Positive Self View
• Accept Change as Part of Living
• Read Books about Grit
• Live “Grittily”
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Recommended Reading List
Focus : the Hidden Driver of Excellence by Daniel Goleman
David and Goliath: Underdogs, misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind Paperback by Daniel Siegel & Tina Bryson
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Recommended Reading List
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
Down the Rabbit Hole: An Exploration of Student Grit, Motivation and Scientific Inquiry by Daisy Sharrock
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings Paperback by M.D. Kenneth R. Ginsburg
The Grit Project by Gerry Stoltzfoos
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Recommended Reading ListDamon, W. (2008). The path to purpose: How young people find their calling in
life
Emmons, R. A. (2007). Thanks!: How the new science of gratitude can make you happier
Oettingen, G. (2014). Rethinking positive thinking: Inside the new science of motivation
Seligman, M. E. (1990). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life
2013 U.S. Department of Education report, Promoting Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance: Critical Factors for Success in the 21st Century
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Recommended Websites www.edutopia.org
www.eriaonline.com
http://www.centerforresilientchildren.org/
www.casel.org
http://www.danielgoleman.info/
http://inclusiveschools.org/
http://theelearningcoach.com/
http://www.morningsidecenter.org/
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Recommended Websites http://character.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacognition
http://sites.sas.upenn.edu/duckworth/
http://scottrigsby.com/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/141015-angela-duckworth-
www.apa.org/helpcenter/resilience
www.centerforresilientchildren.org