Lesson Plan 3: Mindset

When we believe that our success is solely based on our talent and natural abilities, we rob ourselves of living up to our full potential. In this episode, we learn how having a growth mindset throughout our leadership can have a significant impact on how we achieve our goals.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 45 min

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Be able to differentiate between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
• Explore how they limit themselves and how doing this can affect their leadership. 
• Know how to develop a growth mindset and identify specific areas they want to grow in.

Lesson includes:

• 5 minute workshop video and corresponding Follow Along Sheet (printable)
• “I Am Capable”  worksheet (printable)
• Warm-up, Core Lesson, and Reinforcement Activities
• Reflection and discussion questions such as:
• How would someone with a fixed mindset respond to challenges? How would they respond to failure? 
• How does having a growth mindset help us persevere through setbacks and challenges instead?

Materials required:

• Screen & speakers for viewing video

NB: Purchase includes access to streamable video and downloadable resources for 6 months.