In your own words, how would you define 'growth mindset'?
What is a growth mindset?
- The belief that intelligence cannot be changed
- The belief that intelligence is fixed
- The belief that intelligence can be improved with effort
- The belief that intelligence is the most important factor in success
Believe you can learn and improve with effort Understand that mistakes are opportunities to grow Strive to challenge yourself and take risks
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset: The belief that intelligence can be developed through effort and learning. Fixed Mindset: The belief that intelligence is a fixed trait that cannot be changed. Effort: The amount of work put into learning or achieving a goal.
Concepts:
Research shows that students with a growth mindset outperform those with a fixed mindset. When faced with a difficult task, those with a growth mindset are more likely to persist. The concept of growth mindset was first developed by Carol Dweck in her book 'Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.'
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What is the opposite of a growth mindset?
- The belief that intelligence is malleable
- The belief that intelligence is fixed
- The belief that intelligence can be improved without effort
- The belief that effort is the most important factor in success
What is a key part of having a growth mindset?
- Having a positive attitude
- Having a negative attitude
- Avoiding failure
- Embracing failure
What is the benefit of having a growth mindset?
- You can learn more quickly
- You can't learn new things
- You will never be successful
- You will never take risks
What is the best way to cultivate a growth mindset?
- Focus on your weaknesses
- Focus on your strengths
- Ignore feedback from others
- Listen to feedback from others
What one thing did you learn today about having a growth mindset?
What are three things you can do this week to help you develop a growth mindset?
Create a drawing of a creature that is made up of five different animals. The creature must have at least one feature from each of the five animals and the creature should look like a cohesive whole. Be creative and have fun!