Chapter 15
Resilience Lesson 38
GROWTH MINDSET To explore the concepts of growth and fixed mindsets
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Learning Point 1
Most people who are resilient also have what is called a growth mindset. Most people
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tend to believe that they are born with a limit to their intelligence and ability. However,
students will have already learned that most people have multiple intelligences that they use and that by having goals and focus and putting them into action they can succeed.
So they already have an awareness that there is not a limit to their intelligence or ability. This is what is called having a growth mindset. Students with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed. These students focus on learning over just looking
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smart, see effort as the key to success, and thrive in the face of a challenge. This theory was researched and developed by Professor Carol Dweck of Stanford University. Mindset is about the attitude or approach that people take to success, especially when it comes to their learning. The two types of mindset are growth and fixed
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mindset. Here is an explanation of both: What kind of mindset do you have?
The Growth Mindset
The Fixed Mindset
I can learn anything I want to.
I’m either good at it, or I’m not.
When I’m frustrated, I persevere.
When I’m frustrated, I give up.
I want to challenge myself.
I don’t like to be challenged.
When I fail, I learn.
When I fail, I’m no good.
Tell me I try hard.
Tell me I’m smart.
If you succeed, I’m inspired.
If you succeed, I feel threatened.
My efforts and attitude
My abilities determine everything.
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