GROWTH MINDSETHoratio Alger Scholars

Spring 2016 Retreat

GROWTH MINDSET OVERVIEW

• What is growth mindset vs. fixed-mindset

• Why is it important

• Developing a growth mindset

Source: Kenneth Silvestri Wordle

LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter participating in this growth mindset lesson, you will be able to:

(1) Identify and define growth mindset

(2) Distinguish between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset

(3) Take steps to develop a growth mindset

(4) Use a growth mindset for continuous learning in your academics and professional careers

WHAT IS GROWTH MINDSET?

THINK: Take 2 minutes to think about what growth mindset means

PAIR UP: Turn to the person next to you and discuss your thoughts

SHARE: Have one person share your ideas with the rest of us

Source: Wikipedia Commons

GROWTH MINDSET

Basic abilities can grow and develop through application, practice, effort, and persistence.

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SCIENCE AND RESEARCH OF GROWTH MINDSET

Neuroplasticity Video INTELLIGENCE

AVOIDING FIXED MINDSET BELIEFS

EFFORT GROWTH MINDSET

POSTIVE

NECESSARY FOR MASTERY AND SUCCESS

FIXED MINDSET

NEGATIVE

INDICATES LACK OF INTELLIGENCE OR TALENT

FAILURE and CRITICISM

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

JK ROWLING

Michael Jordan

Steve Jobs

GROWTH MINDSET VS. FIXED MINDSET ACTIVITY

VS.

LETTER TO FUTURE STUDENT

SUMMARY• Intelligence and ability are not fixed, but can be

developed• Beliefs can guide our abilities• View effort in a positive light• Turn failures and criticism into learning

opportunities• Avoid negative confirmation bias by focusing on

positive traits and achievements

QUESTIONS