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 CULTURES OF THINKING IN ACTION BY DR RON RITCHHART - MINDSET 2 BOOK STUDY GROUP

# Fostering Curiosity and Developing Dispositions for Learning in Students

Register now for this free 90 minute on-demand webinar discussion with lead teachers focused on fostering curiosity and developing dispositions for learning in students.

*This discussion explores themes from mindset 2 in Cultures of Thinking in Action* by Dr. Ron Ritchhart:

1. **How to focus on the process of learning rather than just the content**
2. **How to emphasize the value of creating a culture that encourages curiosity, celebrates mistakes, and values different perspectives**
3. **Discover the role of routines and formative assessment in nurturing a culture of curiosity and reflection**

We believe teacher leadership matters, so we’ve structured this on-demand webinar  with resource supports that you can reuse to lead your team in professional reflections and research-based practices.  In addition to the on-demand videos, you’ll get access to:

- Mindset Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Slides to Use With Your Team

 

We hope you find this discussion inspirational. Read mindset 1 and dig into the research yourself by getting your own copy of *Cultures of Thinking in Action* by Dr. Ron Ritchhart [here on amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Cultures-Thinking-Action-Mindsets-Transform/dp/1119901065/).

 

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### Who Should Attend:

| ![icon-1](https://www.knowatom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/landing-page/icon-1.png?width=104&height=103&name=icon-1.png) | Teachers, Principals & Curriculum Advisors |
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| ![judy-higgins-1](https://www.knowatom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/LP_Graphics/judy-higgins-1.jpg?width=110&height=110&name=judy-higgins-1.jpg)   | **JUDY HIGGINS** 5th Grade Teacher and KnowAtom Educator Preparation Specialist Judy Higgins has 19 years of teaching experience. She spent the past five years teaching fifth-grade science at a large urban school district in Lawrence, MA. During this time, Judy taught science with KnowAtom curriculum and materials and experienced exceptional results in student scores and engagement. |
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