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Dr. Jeanne L. Paynter

Our minds tell us “Persistence Stories.” We tell ourselves, “I’m persistent. I can focus my energy on a task and keep working when it’s difficult.” Or, perhaps our minds tell us, “I’m not persistent. I’m scattered, hesitant, uncommitted.” Where do these stories come from? Ou...

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Dr. Jeanne L. Paynter

Why do some learners have negative mindsets about their aptitude for persistence?

Traumatic experiences are likely to result in wrong “cause and effect” stories our mind forms about our persistence, such as: I’m helpless, hesitant, unsure, disconnected, unmotivated, aimless...

Persistence Tip 2. Overwrite Wrong Mindsets with Right Ones brain-based teaching grit growth mindset learner centered curriculum motivation persistence student engagement

Dr. Jeanne L. Paynter

I’ve been reading a new book, Mind Your Mindsets, and discovered something about our marvelous brain: It continually seeks to make meaning from our memories and experiences and form “stories” or narratives that help us function. The stories are mostly helpful, until they’re no...

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