Growth Mindset Lesson

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GROWTH MINDSET Horatio Alger Scholars Spring 2016 Retreat

Transcript of Growth Mindset Lesson

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GROWTH MINDSETHoratio Alger Scholars

Spring 2016 Retreat

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GROWTH MINDSET OVERVIEW

• What is growth mindset vs. fixed-mindset

• Why is it important

• Developing a growth mindset

Source: Kenneth Silvestri Wordle

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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

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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

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GROWTH MINDSET

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

Image Source: iStockphoto.com

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SCIENCE AND RESEARCH OF GROWTH MINDSET

Neuroplasticity Video INTELLIGENCE

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AVOIDING FIXED MINDSET BELIEFS

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EFFORT GROWTH MINDSET

POSTIVE

NECESSARY FOR MASTERY AND SUCCESS

FIXED MINDSET

NEGATIVE

INDICATES LACK OF INTELLIGENCE OR TALENT

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FAILURE and CRITICISM

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

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JK ROWLING

Michael Jordan

Steve Jobs

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GROWTH MINDSET VS. FIXED MINDSET ACTIVITY

VS.

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LETTER TO FUTURE STUDENT

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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

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QUESTIONS