“Growth Mindset – The Leadership Perspective”

“I wholeheartedly endorse Eduardo as a speaker and facilitator. He deeply understands my growth mindset research and related psychology, and presents it in an instructive, engaging, and actionable way to diverse audiences.”                                                                Carol Dweck, Ph.D.

 Administrators’ Academy #1182 —What Great Principals Do Differently

                                                                                           ILSPS 1, 2, 5      Domain 2

Eduardo Briceno

 April 26, 2016

Students’ and teachers’ motivation to learn deeply impacts outcomes.  A key driver of motivation is a growth mindset, a seemingly simple concept with a lot of nuance.  Since mindsets are formed from people’s observations of the world, our school cultures deeply impact mindsets and self-drive.  This presentation will examine key growth mindset research and discuss systemic ways to foster and deepen growth mindsets.  We will reflect on implications for teaching & learning and school leadership, and will identify action steps to strengthen a learning-oriented school culture.

In this interactive workshop we will:

• Examine the growth and fixed mindset frameworks and applications in schools and leadership.
• Facilitate personal reflections to deepen understanding of mindsets and increase self-awareness.
• Perform exercises to more precisely understand the growth mindset and how to cultivate it.
• Reflect on our leadership skills and on opportunities to accelerate our development as leaders.
• Explore school-based leadership strategies to foster a growth mindset culture in students, teachers, and communities.

 

Eduardo Briceno is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mindset Works, which he started with Carol Dweck, Lisa Blackwell and others, to help people develop as motivated and effective learners.  Mindset Works now serves hundreds of schools and tens of thousands of teachers and students to help them cultivate student and teacher ownership of their own learning.  Eduardo delivered a popular TED talk on the growth mindset which is one of the most highly rated TED talks and has over 700,000 views on YouTube, and he has been featured in prominent media outlets such as NPR and Education Week.

Prior to Mindset Works, Eduardo was an Education Pioneers Fellow at New Leaders, where he worked on programs to identify, document, and reward effective school leadership practices.  He grew up in Caracas, Venezuela.  Eduardo holds MBA and M.A. in Education degrees from Stanford University, and bachelor’s degrees in Economics and in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Most important, he continues to enjoy lifelong learning every day.

 

Medinah Shrine Center, 550 North Shriners Drive, Addison, Illinois

8:30 am—3:15 pm

Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Lunch is provided.

 

Program Fees (includes required Processing Fee for AAC/PD))

Individual Member or Partner District Member $210

Non-Member/Non-Partner $290