Growth Mindset
What is a Growth Mindset?
A growth mindset is when students understand that their abilities can be developed,” (Carol Dweck, 2014).
Objective: Understand the difference between a fixed mindset and growth mindset and be able to explain the importance of it.
Procedure:
1. Read the article provided in the link HERE
2. View the videos comparing a growth mindset to fixed mindset to learn about the difference.
3. After viewing the videos, discuss the questions that follow.
4. Complete the target review. Click 'Start test' in the green bar. It will display a clue. Click the target associated with the clue. Some of these terms will be new, so pay attention to the ones you get incorrect. Complete this review until you can identify all targets correctly. It may take multiple attempts, but the journey is as important as the destination! Persevere and believe!
5. Complete the vocabulary matching review on terms associated with growth and fixed mindsets!
Procedure:
1. Read the article provided in the link HERE
2. View the videos comparing a growth mindset to fixed mindset to learn about the difference.
3. After viewing the videos, discuss the questions that follow.
4. Complete the target review. Click 'Start test' in the green bar. It will display a clue. Click the target associated with the clue. Some of these terms will be new, so pay attention to the ones you get incorrect. Complete this review until you can identify all targets correctly. It may take multiple attempts, but the journey is as important as the destination! Persevere and believe!
5. Complete the vocabulary matching review on terms associated with growth and fixed mindsets!
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Discussion Questions
1. What are the main differences between a fixed and growth mindset?
2. How can a fixed mindset limit academic achievement?
3. What are obstacles in the way of developing a growth mindset?
4. What type of mindset do you think you have and why?
5. What do you see as the greatest benefit in developing a growth mindset?
2. How can a fixed mindset limit academic achievement?
3. What are obstacles in the way of developing a growth mindset?
4. What type of mindset do you think you have and why?
5. What do you see as the greatest benefit in developing a growth mindset?