Following our previous lessons focused on personal strengths and developing grit, our advisory continued with a discussion on the differences between having a growth vs. fixed mindset. Students discussed how those with a fixed mindset think that intelligence and skills are static and do not change. Those with a growth mindset believe that intelligence or skills can grow and improve over time, with effort and hard work.
Students learned that a very important part of having a growth mindset is what we tell ourselves about our abilities. The positive messages we tell ourselves, or “self-talk,” can help us remain open to the possibility that we can improve. This also makes it more likely that we will put in the effort to improve.
The following clip was used to reinforce the main points of having a growth mindset:
Students learned that a very important part of having a growth mindset is what we tell ourselves about our abilities. The positive messages we tell ourselves, or “self-talk,” can help us remain open to the possibility that we can improve. This also makes it more likely that we will put in the effort to improve.
The following clip was used to reinforce the main points of having a growth mindset:
Students spent the rest of Advisory creating growth mindset posters to display in their classroom and throughout the halls of MMS.