Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives - Book Study

Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives by Peter H. Johnston: A Book Study

Purpose of this Book Study: Peter Johnston’s book Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives explains how teachers can and should intentionally use language that supports a growth mindset in a dynamic-learning environment. Johnston teaches us how to use language that opens the minds of students to the excitement of learning. In these dynamic-learning classrooms, students see themselves as powerful and vital contributors to learning.

How to Use: This book study can be implemented asynchronously or collaboratively - whole staff PD/workshop, grade-level PLC, independent PD, and/or instructional coach PD with PLC. The required book for this book study is Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives, by Peter H. Johnston.

What You Are Getting: Participants can access the book study website that includes 5 modules with embedded videos and reflection/discussion questions. The website can be linked in a learning management system for staff to engage in discussion boards using the reflection questions in the modules. The Presenter’s Notes include the purpose, implementation possibilities, materials needed, and procedures for making your book study a success.

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