EDU 100: Issues in Education Week 4 DQ 1

Growth Mindset

Read Carol Dweck’s article, “Revisiting the Growth Mindset.” and summarize what it is means to have a growth mindset and how is it different than a fixed mindset.  Consider the triggers identified in the article and elaborate on any of them that may be alive in you.  Defend your thoughts about how and why it is important for educators to have a “Growth Mindset.”

Text: Hall, G.E., Quinn, L.F., & Gollnick, D.M. (2014). Introduction to teaching: Making a difference in student learning. Los Angeles: Sage Publishing.