For: Parents of ages 4-11
Do you want your child to have a Growth Mindset? Studies have shown that growth mindset has a positive effect on student motivation as well as academic performance.
A growth mindset is a concept developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, which refers to the belief that one’s abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed and improved over time through dedication, hard work, learning, and perseverance. Individuals with a growth mindset see challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth, rather than as indications of their fixed abilities.
In this course, parents will learn best practices to support their children in developing this learning belief. We will cover:
- Why the language we use to our kids is so important
- The difference between praise and encouragement
- Neuroplasticity and the science behind growth mindset
- How to teach your child affirmations as well as perseverance & grit
- The Power of Mistakes
- Role of emotions in learning
- The power of creating goals
If you’re a perfectly imperfect parent, like me – you’re in the right place! Having the courage to be imperfect is our greatest opportunity to teach our children.
Helping your child develop a Growth Mindset begins with YOU! Don’t wait for it to be perfect – it never is. Just get started!
Course Type: Face 2 face
Instructor: Vicki Klimou
Vicki Klimou
Vicki Klimou is a Greek-Canadian who was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. There, she completed her BA at Simon Fraser University with a concentration in both Psychology and French Literature and Linguistics. She obtained her TESOL Diploma and is a certified ESL teacher. She studied at Moreland University and completed her teacher certification program and is in the process of obtaining her US teaching license. Furthermore, Vicki is a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator, as well as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and, most recently, she was accepted as a Positive Discipline Trainer Candidate.
Prior to coming to Greece, Vicki Klimou’s teaching career began in Canada at a Montessori institution, teaching the French language at Early Childhood levels. She moved to Greece in 2007, and, before joining ACS, worked at private language schools teaching both ESL and Kindergarten. She has been an educator at ACS Athens since 2008. An extensive and varied teaching experience, she has taught French in the Middle School, and at almost all Early Childhood levels! She is thrilled to be back in 1st Grade! Her classroom runs on Positive Discipline. Vicki is also passionate about Growth Mindset, where her students understand and learn that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching, and persistence. She believes education should empower a child to make a positive contribution to the world and cultivate conscious citizens.
Considering herself a lifelong learner, constantly looking for new knowledge and challenges, keeping abreast of new research and in the socio-emotional realm, she also attends and participates in many conferences. Vicki traveled to ACS in Doha, Qatar in November 2023 as she was selected to present at the 2023 ECIS Early Childhood Conference. The theme of the conference was “Rise Up, Elevating and Empowering the Joy of Early Childhood Learning” and her workshop was titled “Class Meetings the Positive Discipline Way”. In October 2024, she participated in the European Positive Discipline Think Tank in Barcelona. She also regularly leads workshops on Positive Discipline for Elementary School educators.
Vicki is married with two sons, ages 8 and 10, and has felt and seen such positive changes in her life by implementing the Positive Discipline philosophy and model within her own family.
Saturday, November 23rd @ 10am – 7pm
* Time indicated is based on Athens, Greece time zone.
**Informational Session**
A free informational session for anyone who would like to gain brief insights into the methods of Growth Mindset and discover how this masterclass can benefit you will be available on Thursday, November 14th @ 4.00 – 5.00 pm. If interested please contact theinstitute@acs.gr
** For those registering with a plus one for this session are eligible for the couple discount, or if you are a faculty or staff member, please contact us at theinstitute@acs.gr.
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, November 20th
This masterclass welcomes both ACS Athens participants and individuals from the broader public community.
*** Price is inclusive of VAT
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