3. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Fixed Growth
Intelligence and ability is innate. People are
either smart or not. They are born with
talent.
Intelligence and ability is developed
through effort. Intelligence can be
improved. Talents can be learned.
Traits:
● Blames others
● Ignores feedback
● Gives up
● Avoids challenges
● Sees effort as a waste of time
Traits:
● Takes responsibility
● Accepts critique and feedback
● Persists
● Accepts challenges
● Sees effort as a path to improvement
5. The science behind mindset
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4np5wLAhWw)
We need to strengthen our brain’s pathways for all learning!
7. “I think I can,
I think I can,
I think I can!!”
MAXIMIZING our children!
11. Problem with ‘go to’ phrases…
“You learned that so quickly….you’re so smart!”
If I don’t get it I’m not smart?
“ Wow, you did so well without even studying much, you’re brilliant!”
If I study I’m not brilliant?
“ Gorgeous drawing! You’re the next Picasso!”
Oh no… I better only do things I’m ‘good at’
12. 1) Process Vs. Product
Growth mindset:(On process) Fixed mindset: (On product)
I see you’re struggling to keep your room
clean. What about trying…. (brainstorm)
Stop being so lazy!!
I’m proud that you didn’t procrastinate You’re so smart, you’ll do great.
I’m sorry you were frustrated, what can you
do different next time?
Math isn’t your thing, it’s OK
I noticed that you put in a lot of effort to work
collaboratively with others
You’re the smartest one in the group
It always takes lots of practice to learn new
things
Here, I’ll do it for you
Give it a try- here’s an idea of a way to do it No one in our family was ever good at that
Let’s work together to get to know each
other…
Such a stubborn baby
14. 2) Don’t protect from failure!
-Scenario of Elizabeth:
Dweck pg.
180
DO NOT:
- Protect kids from
failure.
DO:
- Analyze failure and
support
improvement
15. 3) Discipline:
Discipline:
The purpose: To teach.
DO NOT TEACH:
Children who break rules are punished and shamed
DO TEACH:
Think through issues.
Always Think:
“Am I judging and punishing you or am I helping you think and learn”
16. What Growth Mindset is NOT:
Talent = Effort + Persistence
Effort = product/outcome
The Spectrum!