Mentoring

=For Mentors: Getting Started=



=About The ESUs=

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=Staff Development Strategies/Protocols= []

=**MINDSET Book Study Discussion Questions**= In order to respond to the following questions, click the question number in the table below.
 * Chapter 1 **
 * 1) The author implies that most people are of a "fixed" mindset and that a smaller exceptional group of people possesses a growth mindset. If this is true, why do you suppose that is?
 * 2) What do you suppose is the "key" to change from a closed mindset to a growth mindset?
 * Chapter 2 **
 * 1) How does mindset affect your position as a staff developer?
 * 2) What role does a fixed or growth mindset play in determining how to best meet the needs of the districts you serve?
 * Chapter 3 **
 * 1) Thomas Edison, inventor of many things, often was surrounded by teams of scientists and assistants. How important are support networks in relation to the fostering and maintenance of mindsets?
 * 2) Do labels placed upon people/students promote a specific mindset? If so, how can one's mindset transition after a label has been placed?
 * Chapter 4 **
 * 1) This chapter is chock-full of quotes. Share one and relate it to your work/life.
 * 2) Were you a middle school, high school, or college athlete? How did this chapter resonate with your experience?
 * Chapter 5 **
 * 1) Think about your first months on the job as a staff developer. Did you believe you had all the skills and knowledge you would need to do your job? Do you find part of the excitement/challenge of our job is the personal learning/growth?
 * 2) What are some steps you could take if you are working with a teacher, administrator, etc who has a fixed mindset? How might we encourage him/her to be of a growth mindset?
 * Chapter 6 **
 * 1) Question 1
 * 2) Question 2
 * Chapter 7 **
 * 1) Question 1
 * 2) Question 2
 * Chapter 8 **
 * 1) Question 1
 * 2) Question 2

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