http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/11/23/teachers-parents-often-misuse-growth-mindset-research-carol-dweck-says http://www.salon.com/2015/08/16/the_education_fad_thats_hurting_our_kids_what_you_need_to_know_about_growth_mindset_theory_and_the_harmful_lessons_it_imparts/
These two article were both talking about the difference between the growth and fixed mindset. They are both contradicting to each other. The first article is suggesting parents and teachers should praise for effort not qualities. I felt that Dweck had a valid point until I read the second article. For example, Dweck suggests these phrases: "Wow, you really practiced that, and look how you've improved." "See, you studied more and your grade on this test is higher." "You tried different strategies and you figured out how to solve the problem." "You stuck to this and now you really understand it." In the second article the writer is saying “The more serious concern, however, is that what’s really problematic is praise itself. It’s a verbal reward, an extrinsic inducement, and, like other rewards, is often construed by the recipient as manipulation.” From what I read I believe the growth mindset is adoptable it grows and changes. The fixed mindset is something that is there you can’t change it. I think I have a combination of the two. I have always been good at math and whenever I get a grade other than an A I get a little heartbreak. I am also willing to adopt. I thought I would be more of a growth mindset but I think I can have a fixed mindset at times. Both of the articles had very strong points. The second article is trying to get us see the bigger picture. Getting to the root of the problem instead of staying on the surface.
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