Applying a Growth Mindset in Advising (PDF)

Nermin Bayazit, PhD (Mathematics) Lena Ficco, PhD (Psychological Science) J.J. Sylvia IV, PhD (Communications Media) FSU Development Day January 17, 2019 Applying a Growth Mindset in Advising  OUTLINE 1. Introduction to growth mindset (12-15 minutes) 2. Advising practices with/without growth mindset in mind (35-40 minutes) 3. Moving forward realistically with growth mindset at FSU (5-10 minutes)  Carol Dweck Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_co ntinue=98&v=hiiEeMN7vbQ  the belief that intelligence and learning capabilities: ● are malleable, not fixed ● can improve over time with effort first advising meeting graduation Growth mindset…. Image source: https://www.big-change.org/growth-mindset/  Mindset influences how we perceive and approach.... Image source: https://rioschools.org/blog/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset/  Grit: intentional and repeated persistence when challenged Image source: https://www.pnw.edu/counseling/grit/ Growth mindset is enhanced by....* Metacognition: awareness, knowledge, and understanding of one’s thinking Motivation: internal state propelling us to engage in certain activities and learning processes Productive Failure: purposeful opportunities for struggle during the learning process that is designed to deepen understanding Self-Regulation: use of skills and strategies to manage emotions, behaviors, and cognitive processes while engaged in learning tasks *Content credit: Dr. Laura Garofoli, Psychological Science  Think–Pair–Share 1. What strategies do you have for helping struggling advisees? 2. How do you respond to advisees who focus on the difficulty of a class? 3. How do you help students develop strategies for success? 4. How do you advise the “whole” student? ● Pair: in groups of 3–4 share your answers for the next 10- 12 minutes ● Think: individually, for 5–7 minutes jot down some answers to the following questions.  Reality Check and Implementation What are the challenges of implementing these approaches at Fitchburg State University? How can we operationalize the best practices in advising in our unique setting?  What strategies do you have for helping struggling advisees? Image Source: https://business.gwu.edu/current-students/graduate/academic-advising  What strategies do you have for helping struggling advisees? Image Source: https://business.gwu.edu/current-students/graduate/academic-advising ● When trying something again, encourage students to use a different strategy ● Focus on what can be done, rather than what cannot be done ● Collect and then share stories from students who have faced and overcome struggles ● When students feel like they don’t belong or aren’t good enough, remind them this is normal and these feelings will improve overtime ● Seeing that other students have struggled and succeeded can help shift mindset.  How do you respond to advisees who focus on the difficulty of a class? Image Source: https://ctl.byu.edu/tip/five-keys-helping-students-read-difficult-texts  How do you respond to advisees who focus on the difficulty of a class? ● Explain how challenging courses can serve as the basis for learning, couching it in terms of mindset. ● Discuss why they are taking the course, highlighting connections to general education and major.  How do you help students develop strategies for success? Image Source: https://www.laboursolutions.com.au/blog/2014/06/21/ sticking-to-a-strategy-is-the-only-chance-of-success/  How do you help students develop strategies for success? ● Help students better develop their sense of purpose for their education. ● Encourage students to interact and foster mentoring relationships with other faculty members. ● Encourage students to jot down specific, concrete goals and break them into long- and short-term steps.  How do you advise the “whole” student? Image Source: https://www.rd.com/advice/parenting/straight-a-students-secrets/