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What are some techniques you have used, or currently use, to encourage a growth mindset in yourself?
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I am constantly looking for ways to improve. To grow in both the knowledge and grace of God. I take courses, attend workshops that my school provides and try and stay engaged as a lifelong learner.
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There is always more to learn. Instead of thinking, “I don’t know how to do that”, I add a “Yet”, to it. “I don’t know how to do that yet”, is more of an open ended response implying that I have room to learn. I encourage students to do this as well. Teachers are learners, as well.
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I often keep an open mind to learning new things. In taking these courses, I am realizing that the effort I demand of myself will solidify my path to mastering the ideas shared.
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The reminder of just because I made a mistake, or messed up this time doesn’t mean that will happen every time. The reminder to keep trying and not give up. Also, the reminder that God has a plan and a purpose for me, and if I’m still here, then He’s not done with me yet.
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I couldn’t be happier to have discovered the promotion of Carol Dweck’s book being used in this course. I discovered Mindset many years ago and immediately recognized I had become stuck in a fixed mindset. Seeing how much this faulty thinking limited me, I ran forward trying to tell everyone I could about this little book that would change your life. Presently, the primary techniques I use to encourage the growth mindset, is to keep Dweck’s principles on prominent display, both at home and in the classroom for encouragement and resiliency practice.