Tutor Time: Lesson 1 - Growth Mindset

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What could 'Growth Mindset' mean?

LO:

To explore the differences between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset.

Growth Mindset

Fixed Mindset

• Failures are part of learning

• Uses vocabulary like "I can't...yet"

• Getting better at anything, including learning, is a process.

• You can practice to get better at anything, some things might take longer than others.

• Failures are signs to stop.

• Uses vocabulary like "I can't..."

• Getting better at anything, including learning, depends on who you are.

• You can practice to get better at things that you're good at, some things will always be impossible.

Quick Summary

Understanding Failure and Improvement

Failure is a sign to pause and rethink; improvement depends on who you are and practice helps, but not everything is possible.

1. Can failure be more instructive than success?

2. Is personal growth more reliant on innate traits or practice?

3. Does the fear of failure hinder or motivate improvement?

4. Are there limits to what can be achieved through practice?

5. Should we redefine failure to better encourage learning?

Is Failing Better Than Winning?

Hey kids! Let's chat about some fun ideas:

• Is Failing Better Than Winning? Sometimes, we learn more when we mess up rather than when we get things right straight away. What do you think?

• Born With It or Work For It? Do you think you're good at stuff because you were born that way, or because you practised a lot?

• Scared of Failing? Does being scared of messing up stop you from trying, or does it make you want to do better?

• Can We Do Anything With Practice? Is there something you can't get better at, even if you practise a lot?

• Let's Change How We See Failing! Should we think about failing differently to help us learn more? What do you think?

What phrase indicates a growth mindset?

A

This is too hard

B

I can't do this

C

I will never improve

D

I can't...yet

What do failures represent in learning?

A

Part of the learning process

B

An unavoidable end

C

Proof of lack of ability

D

A reason to give up

Can you improve at anything with practice?

A

Practice doesn't help at all

B

Only if you're naturally talented

C

No, some things are impossible

D

Yes, it takes time and effort

What are some ways you could start to develop a Growth Mindset?