The Stanford University video podcast discussed "Growth vs. Fixed" mindsets in learning. Dr. Carol Dweck, a psychology professor, discussed the results of teaching the growth mindset. Students were divided into two groups. The first was taught the growth mindset. They were taught that the brain is a muscle that can get stronger and new connections can be made. The second group was taught study skills. The second group did not improve much and there was not much motivation. The first group, who was taught how to apply the growth mindset to schoolwork, showed significant improvement.
Dr. Dweck also discussed how the growth mindset can be applied to other areas. Race car drivers who have this mindset gave optimal performance. The growth mindset can also be applied in business. It teaches to admit mistakes then overcome them.
I like the growth mindset idea. As a PE teacher, I can teach my students that hard work can be greater than talent. It is important to not teach students something that they are not ready for because they will be overwhelmed. They don't have to worry about making mistakes, just figuring out what to do with them. When students believe that they can push the limits on their abilities, they will reach their fullest potential.
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