IICS Professional Development Resources

Changing the way we view stress could change or in fact save our lives. Great example of fixed and growth mindset in the area of health psychology

"Active learning through formative assessment" Source of PDF PD reading September 2013

For PD 28th Sept

Carol Dweck herself. 40 minutes @ Young Minds conference 2013

DVD shared in week ahead in prep for Sept 28th PD

Looks like the shoulder shrug gets just need the chance to own their indecisiveness, take time to dip into things until they find something they want to commit to.

Many research models discussed and offered. Great links to all the sites

Many research models discussed and offered. Great links to all the sites

He talked about one of the projects in New Zealand where they have been working to support schools to accelerate learning through using assessment in the service of learning and shared this video link. Notice the student's role in helping his parents know where he is in his learning and how they can help him learn. At one point the student talks about his responsibility to inform parents using evidence, "…anything to kind of prove, yes I can do this. This is an example of how I've done it." Michael Absolum summarized by noting that they saw a significant shift occurring when students were able to articulate the important ideas - when they could inform others about their learning.

Growth mindset

Good comments too