Mindset
Is this a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? "It is optional to do the practice test. It's just more work so I'm not going to do it."
Fixed Mindset
I will do well in school. Is this a specific goal?
No!
What kind of learning style do you have?
Answers will vary
What kind of choices do you have to make at school and at home?
Answers will vary but could include education, IEP, hygiene, healthy eating, what kind of job they get
What is self-advocacy?
The ability to communicate your needs
Why is having a growth mindset important?
a. Because it will help you to achieve your goals and it will help you to stay positive.
b. because it will make you taller
Because it will help you to achieve your goals and it will help you to stay positive.
What does the M stand for in SMART Goals? What does that mean?
Measurable! There is a way to evaluate your progress.
For someone that learns by seeing things, what kind of learning style would this be?
What is self-determination?
a. Believing you have control over choices in your life
b. letting other people make choices for you
Believing you have control over choices in your life
True or false: You are required to disclose your disability
False
Is this a growth or a fixed mindset? "Wow, this seems challenging, but I am going to give it a try!"
Growth mindset
Is this an achievable goal? "I want to rule the world someday."
No! This would be an unachievable goal.
How does knowing your learning style help you with your schoolwork?
Answers will vary
Is setting goals an example of self-determination?
Yes!
Who is someone that it may be important to disclose your disability to?
What is the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset?
A fixed mindset means you think you cannot get any better. A growth mindset means you are constantly striving to do better
Why is having a SMART goal important?
It helps you to reach your goals and see your progress!
Listening to a podcast would be helpful for:
a. a visual learner
b. an auditory learner
c. a kinesthetic learner
b. an auditory learner
Is it still okay to ask your parents and teachers for advice on choices?
Yes! Even though you are on your way to independence, it is still good to ask your parents for advice
True or false: An advantage of disclosing is that you can get reasonable accommodations
True
How can you change this into a growth mindset? "I made a mistake on this. I will have to throw it away and not try again."
I made a mistake, but I can try again!
What does S stand for in SMART goals? Specific or simple
Specific
What does it mean to be a visual learner?
It means you learn best through sight and seeing things.
What are ways you can practice self-determination?
Begin starting to make choices for yourself, and also learn about self-advocacy and how that applies to you.
True or false: when you disclose, you are intentionally releasing information about yourself for a specific purpose.