Growth Mindset

Since I took Myth and Folklore previously, I have heard of Carol Dweck and growth mindset but it is just as interesting now as it was then.  I know that I probably have a more fixed-mindset, but I always try to accept a challenge even though I have difficulty getting through things that I find to be tough or unknown.  For example, if I don’t know how to cook something – I am not cooking it.  I used to not cook at all, because I refused to learn because I thought it would be too difficult for me.  Now, after forcing myself to realize my capabilities, I cook all sorts of meals.

My more rigid mindset is probably my biggest challenge because it keeps me from learning.  I was really interested in Carol Dweck’s video, so I watched it again and I feel like I came away with more than I did previously.

The Grade of Not Yet, that she discusses, allows us to understand there is room for improvement.  Failing is so daunting and has such a powerful effect on young students because failure is unacceptable in an educational system that can affect our entire lives.  It can be really destructive, leading to students to find cheaper shortcuts like cheating as opposed to studying as the study Carol Dweck mentions found.  Allowing yourself to realize that abilities can be developed, which Carol Dweck calls the growth mindset, relieves the weight of fear and doubt.  It allows an individual to become independent, to feel proud of themselves, and to rely on their own abilities and ability to grow.  Another thing that Carol Dweck mentioned was some games they had students play.  I like how the games reward the students for progress.  Without that immediate reward, I think it is easier to focus on how we can strategize to do better.

My favorite Growth Mindset Challenge that I saw was the Explore the Random Cats.  It’s fun and allows for a more humorous expression of an important idea.

Growth Mindset Cats

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