Professional Learning Opportunities Designed to
Develop Perseverance, Passion and Self-Reliance in Education
Presenter: Chip Southworth
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Professional Learning Opportunities
A series of professional learning opportunities focusing on how quality teaching methods lead to developing growth mindsets in students. Educators will apply the concept of growth mindset to Domain 2 and Domain 3 of the Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System and the Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching.
Six Hour Professional Development:
Teachers will be introduced to methods that will help students become more self-reliant and perseverant. This will be accomplished by helping teachers create a “growth mindset” in students and themselves. Developing a “growth mindset” in students is vital if you desire students who are self-starters, self-reliant and perseverant. A growth mindset in students combined with strong teaching techniques will support evidence of an accomplished and exemplary teacher.
Three Hour Professional Development: A three hour professional development is available focusing on developing self-reliant and perseverant students by fostering a “growth mindset” in students and educators. Participants will read sections of Mindsets that assist educators in developing a classroom culture of high expectations by teachers and students.
(New) 3-6 hour professional development to assist new and or struggling teachers with classroom management, creating expectations, and engaging methods.
(New) I have conducted Opening Day addresses for the following districts: Montgomery County, Knox County, Covington Independent, Corbin Independent, Fleming County, Estill County, and Crittenden County. I would love to work with your school or district to develop a message for your educators.
(New) Six Hour Professional Learning Opportunity: This session is to assist district and building administrators develop a growth mindset in themselves and their teachers. Administrators will develop real world methods to assist teachers and students in becoming more perseverant and self-reliant. Administrators will read and discuss sections of Mindsets to assist in developing a plan for schools and districts.
(New) Three/Six Hour Professional Learning Opportunity: Professional development that assist educators in creating lessons that help students create a growth mindset. Lessons can focus on grade level content or specific content areas.
Materials: Handouts, publications and necessary supplies provided. Projector and a screen will need to be provided.
Number of attendees: The professional development can be provided for small groups (5 to 6) or for groups up to
40 -45 participants. Groups larger than 40-45 can be accommodated with assistance from the school or district.
Cost: $400 for 3 hour Professional Development; $700 for 6 hour Professional Development. An additional charge for travel from Lexington and lodging if needed.
