Growth Mindset

 Growth Mindset

Carol's Dweck's Approach

Carol Dweck, a psychologist, adopted the term the “Growth Mindset” to further comprehend the student’s approach to challenges they face. Dweck analyzes the brain of a “fixed mindset” compared to a growth mindset. The jarring difference noticed was the amount of activity present in the brain when an individual has a “growth mindset”. With a growth mindset, individuals are more likely to put effort into overcoming challenges. We can see this in a classroom setting. If an individual feels if a course is too hard or the tests are challenging, they won’t try to “try harder”; instead, they’ve already accepted failure. Therefore, the fixed mindset is in place - with no brain activity at all. But, if an individual were to try, they would be engaged in the “growth mindset”. Dweck emphasizes the need to praise the process and the intelligence of an individual in the school and work environment. After watching the video of Carol Dweck, the phrase, “Not Yet”, really stuck with me. I feel that when someone hears no they are setback further from where they started.

Dave Paunesku's Approach

Countering Carol Dweck’s view of the “Growth Mindset”, Dave Paunesku gave his insight on how this mindset may not be the ideal solution for schooling in America. After attending many conferences and speaking with other colleagues in different professions, Paunesku realized that the educators within the system, and including the system, needed to be amended. If the educators base a child’s intelligence on achievements, the student will never progress academically.

I liked learning about this topic of Growth Mindset. Not only does it relate to individuals in their academic life, but it could carry onto their work life as well.

Growth Mindset (from PrincipalJ Blogger - Twitter)