Grit and ganas

This presentation discusses success through determination and uses Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on Grit and Jame Escalate's focus on Ganas (determination) through the film Stand and Deliver. In both cases demonstrate how success can come from determination regardless of IQ, social, and economic status.
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1. GRIT and GANAS Success through Determination Michael B. Maxson M.Ed

2. Who am I? My name is Michael Maxson I have 20+ years experience as a teacher I’ve taught mostly Computer Technology and Information Technology I have a Bachelor's Degree in Radio-Television/English/Journalism from Western Carolina University I have a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Technology for Grand Canyon University I first taught at Wake Technical Community College, then I was a Corporate IT Trainer and Manager, and I’ve currently taught in K-12 Public Schools for 16 years. I’ve been a test writer and editor for the State of North Carolina, and several other organizations. I’ve served as Sylvan Prometric Testing Center Manager and Administrator I’ve administered and proctored countless tests for the State of North Carolina I’ve taken more multiple choice test than I can count 2016

3. Grit Success through determination

4. What is GRIT Self-control and grit, more than talent and IQ, may hold the keys to a better life. Self-control is the short-term ability to resist temptations and, say, get your schoolwork done; grit is what takes you the distance -- Angela Duckworth

5. Angela Duckworth TED Talk on Grit Link: http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit?language=en&gclid=CjwKEAiA04S3BRCYteOr6b-roSUSJABE1-6B02il9YbU-eZjBr9GgX8I-0cSYq42zTZa8pCgwYOd3xoC7H_w_wcB

6. Remembering GRIT G oodness R eliability I nquisitive (asking questions) T ruth (leads to Trust) S elf-Control (GRITS)

7. Ganas Success through determination

8. What is Ganas “ganas” is a slang word for desire or urge that is most likely based on the Spanish word “ganar,” which means to gain or win. Ganas is desire.

9. Stand and Deliver Ganas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aD-hfcFt2w Jaime Escalante Demonstrates Ganas in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkPY_dP_aew

10. Remembering Ganas G anar (to gain, win) A plicar a sí mismo (apply oneself) N uevo (new, fresh) A guante (endurance, GRIT) S erenidad (serenity, self-control)

11. Sources Videos Retrieved from YouTube and TED Grit Trumps Talent and IQ: A Story Every Parent (and Educator) Should Read http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/141015-angela-duckworth-success-grit-psychology-self-control-science-nginnovators/ Teacher Rockstar : Jaime Escalante http://dearteacherloveteacher.com/2013/07/11/jaime-escalante/ Jaime Escalate Meme Images: http://quotesgram.com/jaime-escalante-quotes / All images and text copyrighted to their respective owners and used under Untied States Copyright Law Fair Use for Education Only. This Presentation is for Education only and not meant to be sold or used commercially without consent from all copyright holders. © Michael Maxson 2016

12. This Presentation is dedicated to the memory of Jaime Escalante