Growth mindset

A growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through effort, strategies, practice, and feedback.

Definition

Associated with the works of Carol Dweck, emphasizes the possibility of developing competences. It does not mean that anyone can achieve anything by faith alone or that external conditions do not matter. It's about interpreting difficulties as part of the learning process.

Key ideas

Missing key ideas.

Practice and life

After a failed attempt, write down: what I learned, what strategy I will change and when I will try again.

Common misunderstanding

A false growth mindset is a mistake, i.e. repeating slogans about development without changing the strategy. The second mistake is to ignore systemic barriers.

Questions for self-reflection

No questions for self-reflection.

Sources

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