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Hello Mustang Families!
Hello Mustang Families!
As we develop, we experience differences in one of two mindsets: the fixed mindset or the growth mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can improve over time with effort, practice, and learning from mistakes. This is different from a fixed mindset, where people believe their abilities are limited and can't change. For example, someone with a fixed mindset might think, "I'm just not good at math," and give up easily, while someone with a growth mindset would say, "I can get better at math if I keep practicing."
Having a growth mindset can help children become more resilient, motivated, and open to challenges. They are more likely to keep trying after setbacks, understand that failure is part of learning, and feel more confident in their ability to improve. By encouraging a growth mindset, parents can help their children develop a positive attitude toward learning and set them up for long-term success, both in school and in life.
Growth Mindset Characteristics
Growth Mindset Characteristics
Embrace challenges
Students with a growth mindset are open to new challenges and don't shy away from them.
Learn from criticism
Students with a growth mindset welcome feedback and use it to improve.
Persevere through setbacks
Students with a growth mindset don't give up when they face difficulties but instead use them as learning opportunities.
See effort as a path to their capability
Students with a growth mindset believe that their skills can improve over time with hard work and practice.
Find inspiration in others
Students with a growth mindset look to others for inspiration and learn from their success.
Change Your Words; Change Your Mindset
Change Your Words; Change Your Mindset
The Power of Yet
The Power of Yet
"The Power of Yet" refers to the concept of encouraging students to adopt a growth mindset by adding the word "yet" when facing challenges, essentially reframing a statement like "I can't do this" to "I can't do this yet," signifying that they can learn and achieve the skill with time and effort, fostering resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.
Key Points of "The Power of Yet"
Key Points of "The Power of Yet"
Growth mindset
This concept is closely linked to psychologist Carol Dweck's research on growth mindset, where individuals believe their abilities can be developed through effort and practice, rather than being fixed traits.
Positive self-talk
By adding "yet" to negative self-talk, students can shift their perspective from feeling defeated to believing they have the potential to overcome challenges.
Encourages perseverance
When students understand that setbacks are temporary and they can "learn to do something yet," they are more likely to persist through difficulties.
It's Okay to Make Mistakes!
It's Okay to Make Mistakes!
It is important to remember that this mindset is not something that is achieved overnight. It's okay to make mistakes—these are simply stepping stones on the path to improvement. When you embrace challenges and learn from your setbacks, you build resilience and grow stronger. The key is not to give up but to keep pushing forward, knowing that every mistake is a chance to learn and become better. With a growth mindset, you realize that effort leads to progress and growth is always possible.
How to Use "The Power of Yet" with Students
How to Use "The Power of Yet" with Students
Reframe negative statements
When a student says, "I can't do this math problem," respond with "you can't do this math problem yet, but you can learn how with practice."
Positive reinforcement
Acknowledge and praise students when they use the phrase "yet" in their self-talk.
Set achievable goals
Encourage students to set challenging but attainable goals, focusing on the progress they can make "yet" to reach them.
How to Help Encourage Students
How to Help Encourage Students
Now, what about the days when students are having a hard time being kind to themselves? First, let them know that it is normal and okay to feel the way they do. Not every day will be the best day ever. When these days come around, help them apply the growth mindset to their self-talk:
“I can’t do this…YET, I will keep trying!”
“I don’t understand this…YET, I am learning more each day!”.
“I’m afraid to try this…but trying new things helps my brain grow!”
Resources
Resources
To Contact Me
To Contact Me
Email: emilyarmentrout@burke.k12.nc.us
Phone: 828-437-5785
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