Growth Mindset

Did you know that mistakes grow your brain? 
Did you know that everyone can become smarter? 

Today we talked about having a growth mindset. Dr. Carol Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University believes children are similar to adults in that they have one of two possible mindsets—a fixed mindset or a growth mindset.

Kids with a fixed mindset believe they’re smart/good or not smart/bad in school, sports, or other activities. They may believe the world is made of some gifted people, whom the rest admire from the sidelines. Conversely, kids with a growth mindset appreciate anyone can build themselves into anything they want to be. They recognize that people aren’t ‘smart’ or ‘not smart’ but hard-working people who have chosen to take their abilities to the next level.

Dweck’s research shows that students’ beliefs about intelligence play an important role in their school achievement, engagement, and happiness.