growth mindset lesson
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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
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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
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