View the video below to become familiar with my Learning Manifesto. Note: the original video was removed due to technical issues with the sound and has been replaced with this version.
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What is growth mindset?
In order to comprehend the purpose of developing and supporting a growth mindset in myself and within the students in my classroom, it is imperative to be familiar with the fundamental ideas about growth mindset as described by psychologist, Carol S. Dweck in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. (2008) This book has rapidly gained popularity as the ideas addressed can be applied not only to students, but to many different aspects of both our personal and professional lives. Dweck (2008), defines growth mindset as the “belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” (p.7) The opposite mindset has been labeled as a fixed mindset, which Dweck (2008), defines as the belief “that your qualities are carved in stone” (p.6) The following graphic by Nigel Holmes is referenced in the book as it further explains the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. (p. 245) |
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