Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

The video podcast fixed vs. growth mindset was not only interesting but also informational. This interview given by Carol Dweek a professor of psychology was about some research done at Stanford University. Basically there are two ways of learning, fixed and growth. "Fixed" is when an individual is set in their ways. They don't want to try new things that they are already familiar with. They want to seem intelligent by doing these things they are familiar with rather than try a new way. On the other hand "growth" mindset, is when and individual looks at new ways of doing things. They want to exercise their minds.

There were two workshops done. One workshop focused on study skills and growth mindset and the other focused on just study skills. Research showed that the individuals in the workshop with both study skills and learning about growth mindset really helped the students performance. The workshop just focusing on study skills individuals did not really benefit from it.

I think we should all as teachers show our students different ways of learning. They need to excesses their minds. I feel as if we can not benefit or learn if we stay with one way of thinking. The world is changing everyday and so do our minds.