Monday, November 19, 2012

Mindset Training....

We've been learning a little bit about a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset in our trainings lately. I find it absolutely fascinating.

Here are some tips for anyone that is around a child (as a parent, teacher, etc)

The following comments create fixed mindsets (we don't want):
You are so smart!
You are gifted.
Great job!

Yes. That is the answer.
These comments create growth mindsets (what we want):
Wow! You kept trying, even though that was hard!
Great try!
I am so impressed by all of the strategies you tried.
You learned so many things today. Your brain must be growing!
Learning takes time. With practice, you will do better and better.

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