Learned helplessness

How would someone with realistic optimism(growth mindset) respond to failing a test?

• I'm a failure

• I knew that I was going to fail.

• Oh well

• I messed up on this test, but I will practice and do better on the next.

How would a student with realistic optimism react to not getting on the Friday good behavior wheel?

• I'm a bad kid.

• I will never be on the wheel.

• I had a bad week, but I will work harder next week.

• This is so unfair.

Which of the following is an example of learned helplessness?

• Being positive

• Trying your hardest

• Passive behavior

• problem solving

Which of the following is an example of realistic optimism?

• Not putting in effort

• preparing for a test

• laying head down during math lesson

• bad attitude

Learned helpless is a lack of __________

Describe what learned helpless is in a complete sentence or two.

Describe what realistic optimism is in a sentence or two.

Give three examples/goals for how you will become a realistic optimist in our classroom.

Do you understand what learned helplessness is and it is effecting your learning?

• no

• some what

• yes