What is a growth mindset?

What is a growth mindset?

According to ChatGPT a growth mindset is the belief that intelligence, abilities, and talents can be developed and improved through dedication, effort, and hard work. People with a growth mindset believe that their abilities can be developed over time through practice, learning, and persistence.

This mindset is in contrast to a fixed mindset, where people believe that their intelligence, abilities, and talents are fixed traits that cannot be changed. Those with a fixed mindset may feel that their intelligence and abilities are predetermined and that there is little they can do to improve them.

Check out this video by Trevor Ragan who talks about what a growth mindset is, how it works, and why it matters

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What are the advantages of a growth mindset?

Having a growth mindset can lead to a greater willingness to take on challenges, embrace failure as an opportunity for growth, and persist through difficult tasks. In the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Dweck offers insights and advice on how to develop a growth mindset, including the importance of embracing challenges, learning from criticism, and developing a passion for lifelong learning. She also discusses the impact of mindset on areas such as parenting, relationships, and business.

The video below emphasises the power of "yet" in helping students succeed in and out of the classroom.