Definition:

A scholar's belief that they will succeed at a given task.

Essential Question:

Can I be successful?

Exemplar #1: Casey Stockton, US History Teacher, JRLA

Technique: "Show Cam"

Description: A technique that combines a formative writing assessment, an exemplar review, and a rewrite in rapid succession. 

Watch Casey's interview before observing his "Show Cam" technique. Keep these questions in mind to focus your analysis of his instruction:

1. How does creating a "culture of error" that Casey mentions relate to the mindset of Self-Efficacy?

2. How does adding parameters to the initial writing assignment improve the quality of the Show Cam technique?

3. How does Casey make the Show Cam technique subject-specific when it comes to improving scholar writing?

4. How might you adapt the Show Cam technique to another content-area classroom?

5. How does the chance to have an opportunity to have their work displayed improve the quality of scholar writing?

Your Turn:

1. Script It. Write down how you would introduce an affirmations routine to your classroom. Include scholar actions and teacher actions. Focus on how you would explain both the purpose of the routine, and the specific details of how scholars can participate in it successfully. 

2. Plan for It. Consider the biggest obstacle to getting this routine off the ground. What is it? How can you plan to overcome this obstacle? What will it look like when you've successfully rolled it out?

3. Practice It. Test out the routine a few times, scaffolding the components to ensure a successful roll-out. Ask your instructional coach or another teacher for feedback.

4. Film It. Record a video of your new routine. 

5. Submit it. Send video to PSMindsetPilot@gmail.com for review and a Self-Regulation badge