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GROWTH MINDSET

Steps to Leaps
Agenda
• Spectrum Activity
• Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
• Mindset Quiz
• Debrief
Growth Mindset Background
• Developed by psychologist Carol Dweck and her team
• Research looked at students’ attitudes and responses to failure
• Studied the behavior of thousands of children and coined the
terms “fixed mindset” and “growth mindset”
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset Reactions
Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset
Basic qualities are fixed Basic abilities can be developed
Avoids challenges Embraces challenges
Easily gives up when faced with Persists through obstacles
obstacles
Effort is seen as a waste of time Effort is seen as a path to mastery
Ignores criticism or takes it personally Sees criticism as an opportunity to learn
Feels threatened by others’ success Sees others’ success as motivation and
inspiration
“Love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort,
and keep on learning.”
– Carol Dweck
Group Discussion and Reflection
• Were there any “ah-ha” moments or surprises for you in today’s
activities?
• Why is this a useful concept as a student?
• Can you share an example of a time that a fixed mindset kept
you from achieving something?
• What behavior can you start today in order to utilize a growth
mindset?

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