Goals, Grit, and Mindset

Goals, Grit, and Mindset Teaching Resource

This teaching resource is a unique set of slides and corresponding worksheet crafted to foster success and instill good habits in students. Aimed predominantly towards grades 7 through 10, this material serves as an excellent tool for the start of a new school year or semester.

SMART Goals

Fundamentally based on SMART goals, these slides teach students about setting clear and achievable objectives. SMART stands for:

• Specific

• Measurable

• Achievable

• Relevant &

• Time-bound.

Grit by Angela Duckworth

Drawing inspiration from Angela Duckworth's research on "Grit", the material encourages students to stay committed to their future interests while helping them achieve long-term goal.

Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck

Inspired also by Carol Dweck's "Growth Mindset", these slides emphasize continuous improvement, encouraging students to tackle challenges head-on rather than seeing them as setbacks or failures.

The slides effectively summarise these critical concepts, presenting tangible examples using attractive illustrations, embedded videos. The accompanying worksheets include thought-provoking exercises allowing students not only consume but also practically apply the learnings.

All documents are secured in a Google Drive™ folder providing flexibility and accessibility for teachers and learners at any time from any compatible device making it especially beneficial during online teaching scenarios.