Mindset and Behavior Standards
The next generation of National Standards for Students
Content knowledge and academic skills are only part of the equation for student success. School performance is a complex phenomenon, shaped by a wide variety of factors intrinsic to students and the external environment.
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The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors are based on the evidence of the importance of these factors.
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The standards are arranged within categories and subcategories based on five general categories of non-cognitive factors related to academic performance.
These categories include persistence, resilience, grit, goal-setting, help-seeking, cooperation, conscientiousness, self-efficacy, self-regulation, self-control, self-discipline, motivation, mindsets, effort, work habits, organization, homework completion, learning strategies and study skills, among others.
These categories include persistence, resilience, grit, goal-setting, help-seeking, cooperation, conscientiousness, self-efficacy, self-regulation, self-control, self-discipline, motivation, mindsets, effort, work habits, organization, homework completion, learning strategies and study skills, among others.
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MINDSETS AND BEHAVIORS
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The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career Readiness for Every Student describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development.
The 35 mindset and behavior standards identify and prioritize the specific attitudes, knowledge and skills students should be able to demonstrate as a result of a school counseling program. The Mindsets & Behaviors are aligned with initiatives and priorities at the district, state and national levels.
The 35 mindset and behavior standards identify and prioritize the specific attitudes, knowledge and skills students should be able to demonstrate as a result of a school counseling program. The Mindsets & Behaviors are aligned with initiatives and priorities at the district, state and national levels.
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Category 1: Mindset Standards – Includes standards related to the psycho-social attitudes or beliefs students have about themselves in relation to academic work. These make up the students’ belief system as exhibited in behaviors.
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Category 2: Behavior Standards – These standards include behaviors commonly associated with being a successful student. These behaviors are visible, outward signs that a student is engaged and putting forth effort to learn. The behaviors are grouped into three subcategories.
a. Learning Strategies: Processes and tactics students employ to aid in the cognitive work of thinking, remembering or learning.
b. Self-management Skills: Continued focus on a goal despite obstacles (grit or persistence) and avoidance of distractions or temptations to prioritize higher pursuits over lower pleasures (delayed gratification, self-discipline, self-control). c. Social Skills: Acceptable behaviors that improve social interactions, such as those between peers or between students and adults |