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Some would argue that grit is inherent in Albert Bandura’s research on self-efficacy, and that resilience is also part of i

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rol Dweck from Stanford University teaches us that students who have a growth mindset are more successful than those who think that intelligence is fixed. 5. Reframe Problems Using stories and examples from Malcom Gladwell's book David and Goliath, we talk about "desirable difficulties." Students need perspective about problems to prevent them from giving up, quitting or losing hope. 6. Find a Framework I use Angela Maiers' Classroom Habitudes as my framework. The KIPP framework specifically includes grit as one of its seven traits. Find one that works for your school and includes clear performance values. 7. Live Grittily You teach with your life. Perhaps that is why Randy Pausch's Last Lecture and David Menasche's Priority List resonate. These teachers used their own battle with death itself as a way to teach. But you don't have to die to be an effective teacher. Our own work ethic yells so loudly that kids know exactly what we think about grit. 8. Foster Safe Circumstances That Encourage Grit Never mistake engaging, fun or even interesting for easy. We don't jump up and down when we tear off a piece of tape because "I did it." No one celebrates easy, but everyone celebrates championships and winners because those take grit (and more). We need more circumstances to help kids to develop grit before they can "have it." Tough academic requirements, sports and outdoor opportunities are all ways to provide opportunities for developing grit. Verena Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer of CANeLearn says: One of the best ways to learn about grit is to focus on outdoor education and go out into the wild. Grit is about not freaking out, taking a deep breath, and moving on. 9. Help Students Develop Intentional Habits Read about best practices for creating habits, because habits and self-control require grit. 10. Acknowledge the Sacrifice Grit Requires Grit takes time, and many students aren't giving it. In their 2010 paper "The Falling Time Cost of College", Babcock and Marks demonstrate that, in 1961, U.S. undergraduates studied 24 hours a week outside of class. In 1981, that fell to 20 hours, and in 2003, it was 14 hours per week. This is not to create a blame or generation gap discussion, but rather to point out the cost of being well educated. We are what we do, and if we study less and work less, then we will learn less. Educators Need Grit Now we as teachers just need the grit to do whatever it takes to turn education around, and that starts with hard work and our own modern version of true grit. Teaching it and living it is now front and center in the education conversation. Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher's Profile Sign in or register to post Sign in to vote! (3) The Educational Benefits of GritThe character traits of determination, adaptability and reflection add up to a critical 21st century skill.<< Previous Next >> Learn More About Education Trends Latest Reconnecting Adults With Playful Learning A New Must-Read for All Educators Google for Educators: The Best Features for Busy Teachers What Is Personalization, Really? 20 Top Pinterest Tips Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher Computer Fundamentals, Computer Science and IT Integrator from Camilla, GA follow: http://www.facebook.com/coolcatteacherhttp://www.twitter.com/coolcatteacherhttps://plus.google.com/+VickiDavishttp://www.youtube.com/coolcatteacher/http://www.linkedin.com/in/coolcatteacher/http://www.pinterest.com/coolcatteacher Related Tags: Education TrendsCollege ReadinessResilience and GritCharacter EducationAll Grades In This Series T

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ative Leadership.A collaborative leadership style suggests that the supervisor involves the staff in setting the direction of the school

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Participative Leadership.Participative leaders work with their staff members to guide the school and its programs

Bureaucratic Leadership.Bureaucrats generally prioritize according to established rules and regulations, some of which can inhibit innovation.

Charismatic Leadership.Charismatic individuals can exercise almost any leadership style and garner sufficient staff support to move the organization in the chosen direction.

Laissez-faire Leadership.Laissez-faire leaders allow staff members to determine the direction they wish to move individually or as a group

Benevolent Despot.Theoretically, benevolent despots use charm, good will and savoir faire to get exactly what they want.

Autocratic Leadership.Many people are drawn to, respect and gladly follow an autocrat — someone who possesses power and does not hesitate to use it to achieve goals.

Transformational leadership takes from each of the other kinds of leadership its best qualities and then uses those, along with a deep sense of shared purpose, to motivate subordinates.

For education in particular, transformational leadership offers the best of everything – from tapping into the emotions of workers to offering the compensatory core that is the case for all forms of business, to guiding from a place of support.

handling stress and balancing their personal and professional lives

importance of compassion

espond to people and events in an appropriate way.

self-control and discipline in your actions

cultivate strategic thinking

curious and genuinely interested

flexible in your mindset

Focusing on the future

positive outlook

able to clearly and succinctly explain to their employees everything from organizational goals to specific tasks.

one on one, to the department and to the entire staff, as well as via phone, email and social media.

being approachable and involving people from different levels.

hold themselves accountable and take responsibility for their own mistakes—and they expect others to do the same.

et clear goals and be determined and purposeful in achieving them

unshakable self-confidence

radiate enthusiasm

If you give up, so will everyone around you. To be a successful leader, you must be willing to keep going when others are tempted to throw in the towel.

Davies, Davies, and Ellison (2005) found that strategic leaders participate in five main activities.They set the direction of the school and translate their plans into action. They also align the people, the organization, and the strategy. They execute their planned changes at the right time, and they develop strategic capabilities in the school.

companies with male leadership earned $58.2 billion in investments.

Admiral Grace Murray Hopper was one of the first programmers in history

In 1985, 37% of all US bachelors in Computer Sciences were women.

In 2018, 20% of all jobs in technology were held by women.

one out of three employees in Apple, Facebook, and Google was female.

Think of Churchill’s “we shall fight on the beaches” speech. Churchill is a great example of a transformational leader that inspired an entire nation of people to work towards a common goal. 

An autocratic or authoritarian leadership style imposes policies and procedures, sets expectations and defines outcomes. 

Also known as democratic leadership, participative leadership allows everyone on the team to get involved and work together to make important decisions.

we all know the saying about too many cooks.

He’s noted as a delegative leader because of his method of empowering his employees to make their own decisions and solve their own problems. 

Servant leaders do everything they can to serve their team and ensure that everyone is happy and fulfilled.