Growth MindsetPreviously referred to as incremental theory, a growth mindset refers to the notion that intelligence is changeable and improves incrementally.
These people are more likely to persevere in the wake of obstacles, embrace challenges, and see effort as the likely route to mastery. Dedication and hard work are the main characteristics of an individual functioning on a growth mindset. They mainly believe that the natural brain and talents are only the foundational building blocks in which the only direction is up. These people are more accustomed to, and enjoy, the learning process. |
Fixed MindsetPreviously referred to as entity theory, a fixed mindset refers to the notion that intelligence is fixed and unchangeable.
These people are more likely to allow failure to define who they are and to believe that their potential is determined by who they are as individuals, not by their work ethic. Time is more so spent on documenting one's intelligence or talent, as opposed to developing them. They also believe that their talent alone will provide them with success, although their effort may not be as necessary. Therefore, when this is not the case (for obvious reasons), they are more likely to see themselves, personally, as failures. |
Which Mindset is More Ideal for Learning?
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Carol Dweck, the researcher behind the idea of fixed and growth mindset, presents the importance of learners having a growth mindset in the classroom. She discusses ways of "building the bridge to yet," in which students believe that they are on the path to success, but maybe are not there yet. As the basis of this tutorial, and as will be uncovered in further lessons, Dweck proves how a growth mindset can be taught by educators who create a growth mindset environment.
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