Growth Mindset
This unit is about a way of thinking that helps students and adults maximize their God-given potential.
Articles & Resources we've used for class:
- Introduction to "Growth Mindset" video
- "1,000 Steps Starts with One" animation and song
- Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset animated video
- Growth vs. Fixed Mindset hand-drawn animation
- Growth Mindset Introduction: What it is, Why it works, How it matters video
- The Evidence: How a Growth Mindset Leads to Better Achievement video
Investigate further with these websites:
- "You Can Learn Anything" videos from Khan Academy
- Carol Dweck "A Study on Praise and Mindset" - the research behind "growth mindset"
- "What happens when you remove the hippocampus?" - this video explores the different kinds of memory and how our brain stores memories.
- "Is Math Invented or Discovered?" - stretch your brain with this intriguing question!
- The Story of the LEGO Company - what aspects of Growth Mindset have impacted LEGO's 80 year history?
Hear more with these podcasts:
- St. John of the Cross's quote about spiritual beginners is explained in this 60-second podcast