Tuesday, July 28

1:00 PM - 5:45 PM:

• Introduction
• Connecting the dots backwards
• A review of the history of the concept of “mindsets”
• The negative mindset of many disengaged, seemingly unmotivated students
• A review of the concept of resilience
• The notion of a “charismatic adult” and its relevance for education
• Small group discussion focusing on “charismatic adults”

6:00 PM: Welcome dinner

Wednesday, July 29

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Continental breakfast

8:00 AM - 12 Noon:

• A detailed description of the characteristics of the mindset and actions of engaged, 
  motivated, resilient students
• A beginning discussion of “motivating environments”

12 Noon -12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 PM - 2:45 PM:

• Two theories of motivation
• A review of Attribution Theory
• A review of Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
• Small group discussion about implementing strategies in schools based upon

  Attribution Theory and SDT
   

Thursday, July 30

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Continental breakfast

8:00 AM-12 Noon:

• The characteristics of schools that promote student engagement
• A beginning discussion of the mindset and actions of educators who are effective in nurturing intrinsic motivation, engagement, and resilience in students

12 Noon - 12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 PM -2:45 PM:

• Continued discussion of the mindset and actions of educators who are effective in nurturing intrinsic motivation, engagement, and resilience in students
• Small group exercise related to empathy and empathic communication
  
   

Friday, July 31

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Continental breakfast

8:00 AM - 12:15 PM:

• A description of a framework and strategies to increase “stress hardiness” and lessen burnout in educators
• Small group discussion focusing on action plans to implement what was learned in the Institute in each participant’s school
   

Please note: Schedule is preliminary and subject to change