Rhonda Nonnemacher

[Chloe King @chloeeekinggg]

@RutgersAltRoute "Teachers can use the principles of competency-based assessment and social-emotional learning to shape a positive mindset within students" Marie Therese (https://t.co/kiaeVbQptz)

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: allowing students to focus on errors/fixing mistakes instead of retesting helps focus on areas requiring growth instead of repeating demonstrations of mastered skills #growthmindset

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Being sure to use formative assessments–so that summative assessment scores are not so much of a surprise–are a necessary tool in encouraging a growth mindset

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: one challenge is allowing and promoting reassessment when students appear to have not tried hard or given their all during the first administration

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: being open to conversation and allowing discussions to go in unexpected directs is a powerful tool in fostering a growth mindset

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@Dana__Jenkins @RutgersAltRoute this is so true, and true for parenting as well.

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: and individual conferencing to review assessment data, such as reading inventory scores or running record data, can help students see growth #growthmindset

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: allowing students to make corrections on assessments (rather than wholesale retesting) is also a strategy to foster a growth mindset #teachered #growthmindset

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: rubrics clearly state the requirements for each level and the learner can see what is required to advance #teachered #growthmindset

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: one example of feedback is a rubric with comments

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 promoting opportunties for reworking, making corrections, and other strategies will also help frame activities as chances to grow and learn vs evidence that "I'm not good at this" #elemchat

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: also, pointing out common mistakes and anticipating student misconceptions can remind learners that just about everyone starts from the same place #elemchat

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute Encouraging and allowing mistakes is crucial... a "rough draft" should be exactly that. We can always start from the position that the first go-round shouldn't be perfect #elemchat

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: and individual conferencing with students can provide differentiated feedback, focusing on individual growth vs comparison to the group

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: one example is providing choice boards or menus for students... a preferred activity or means of demonstrating mastery

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: response opportunities have to be varied... allowing verbal responses, written responses, and alternate means of assessing progress (especially where IEPs and 504 plans require it)

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: ... as all learners are not coming in with the same background knowledge, a growth mindset requires us to define multiple outcomes

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Differentiating instruction in small group and 1:1 lessons, after a brief whole group introduction, is essential in promoting a growth mindset...

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: in terms of climate, providing a morning welcome and verbalizing expectations each day are a big help

[Rhonda Nonnemacher @nonnemac1]

@RutgersAltRoute Encouraging a growth mindset involves challenging state vs trait thinking: a math problem being challenging vs "I'm not good at math" is a big difference