-Fitzhugh Dodson
This week in our curious classroom, the Grades 5/6s deepened their understanding of what it means to have a growth mindset. Our focus was on the importance of setting personal goals and developing the strategies necessary to achieve them. Each student took the initiative to select a goal that resonates with their interests and challenges. The enthusiasm in the classroom was palpable as the children shared their chosen objectives and the steps they plan to take to reach them. Each goal varies in focus, allowing for a rich diversity of experiences within our classroom community. Here’s a glimpse into the unique goals that the students selected:
Yumiko aims to improve her swimming techniques, focusing on stroke efficiency and breath control. Her steps include research and practice sessions and seeking feedback from mentors.
For three budding artists -- Amy, Kento, and Yuiko -- the goal is to enhance their drawing skills. They plan to explore different styles and techniques, dedicating time each week to practice and experiment.
Anna has chosen to learn knitting, setting a target to create a specific item, such as a scarf. She is learning to follow patterns and improve her knitting speed.
Yusei is focusing on math and is working to master a specific concept. He will track his progress through weekly quizzes and practice worksheets.
Yuzuki, our aspiring musician, has set goals to learn a piece and improve his playing technique. He plans to continually practice and record their progress through performance videos.
Kohaku chose to enhance his typing skills as his goal. He is using online typing programs to measure his speed and accuracy.
Soichiro and Leon are working on improving their soccer skills, such as dribbling, shooting, and being a goalkeeper. They will practice regularly and participate in friendly matches to assess their development.
Luke and Chuyeon who are passionate about basketball chose to enhance their shooting and dribbling skills. They will engage in drills and track their performance during practices.
Moe wants to learn Spanish and aims to expand her vocabulary and conversational skills. She plans to engage in daily practice and use language apps to monitor her progress.
After selecting their goals, the students identified specific steps they would take to achieve them. This process not only fosters independence but also encourages accountability. Each student created a simple action plan that outlines their goal, the steps they will take, and how they will measure their progress.
Every time they work towards their goal, they reflect on their process and the mindset they had as they were doing it.
Along the process, we also learned from the experiences of some of our teachers on how they were able to achieve their goals despite all the challenges that they have gone through. They kept us inspired and reminded us to keep on going even when it's tough.
(Thank you, Mr. Mayr and Mr. Sam for sharing your experiences with us!)
As we continue this unit on mindsets, the students are not only learning about the importance of setting goals but also about the power of perseverance and resilience. It is inspiring to witness their determination as they work towards their individual aspirations. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and reflecting on their growth at the end of this unit.
Pam
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