![]() ![]() So what’s the problem? In today’s traditional school area of standardized tests, it’s become all about the grades. ![]() Dweck describes students who learn to cultivate this growth mindset as ones who “engage deeply- their brain is on fire with YET.” They may not know the answer, but they have learned to associate “hard” with “challenge” and “effort” with “smarter.” They believe that they CAN get smarter. For most of us, it needs to be taught and reinforced throughout our schooling. Carol Dweck, speaker of the immensely popular TED Talk: The Power of Believing that You Can Improve, talks about “the power of YET,” and how it’s one of the most important tools we can teach students today.Ī growth mindset is not something we’re inherently born with. ![]() It’s likely not something you were taught. If you don’t have a growth mindset (yet!) don’t feel bad. ![]() Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? If you have a fixed mindset, you may say things like: “This is hard,” or, “It’s just how I am”, or, “I’m just not good at it.” If you have a growth mindset, you may say things like: “This is challenging,” or, “I don’t know how, but I can learn,” or, “I’m not good at it… yet.” ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |