MINDSET

Growth Mindset

                                  

In our counseling classes here at PRAS, we have been learning about having a Growth Mindset. Of course, the material we learn is developmental depending upon the ages of the students, but if you ask your child, they will know about Oreo the Skunk and Bucky the Beaver, the finger puppets I use to help students understand the concept of a Growth Mindset.  

Oreo has a fixed or closed mindset and often is negative. She says things like "I can't" or "It's too hard!" In other words she has Stinkin' Thinkin'! On the other hand, Bucky has a growth or open mindset and is always positive. He says "I can" and "I will, even if it's hard!" He is an Eager Beaver and wants to do well. Below is some information about Growth Mindsets and ways to help instill such thinking in your child.  Click on the links to hear more from the experts!

• Students with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed. These students focus on learning over just looking smart, see effort as the key to success, and thrive in the face of a challenge.
• Students with a fixed mindset believe that people are born with a certain amount of intelligence, and they can’t do much to change that. These students focus on looking smart over learning, see effort as a sign of low ability, and wilt in the face of a challenge.
• Students with a growth mindset do better in school.

What is a Growth Mindset?

Click on the  link above to listen to Carol Dweck to learn more about fixed and  growth mindsets and how they impact learning.

3 Ways a Parent Can Instill a GROWTH MINDSET