What is it?

Purpose: Develop an understanding of the differences between growth and fixed mindsets and continue to reflect on how each mindset can impact your classroom.

Tasks:

1. View the videos, graphic, and websites below to find out more information regarding growth and fixed mindsets.
2. Complete the reflection after viewing all of provided information.

According to Carol Dweck, there are two types of mindsets, growth and fixed.

Fixed Mindset: Individuals with a fixed mindset believe that their level of intelligence and abilities are fixed, or cannot be grown or improved upon. According to Dweck, individuals who obtain an unsatisfactory grade on an assignment may think of themselves as unintelligent and unsuccessful. People with a fixed mindset feel negative about the less than satisfactory grade and may result in more unproductive behavior as a result of getting that grade (2016).

Growth Mindset: Individuals with a growth mindset believe that with hard work and dedication their level of intelligence and abilities can be improved upon. According to Dweck, the same individuals who obtained an unsatisfactory grade on an assignment see that as an opportunity for improvement when they have a growth mindset. They don't feel negative about the situation and choose to partake in behaviors that will help them to be more successful next time (2006).