Chapter 3: The Truth about Ability and Accomplishment

Do you assume success comes from an innate talent or ability? Why are there brilliant individuals who don't reach their potential or realize their ability, yet there are individuals who appear not so brilliant who are highly successful?  How did they do it??

Chapter 2: Inside the Mindsets

Can you think of a child or adult in your life who tends to avoid responsibility by making excuses or blaming others?  Think of a specific example and describe how you might use a mindset to help the individual take responsibility and correct the problems he/she faces.  

Chapter 1 & Video: A glimpse into Carol Dweck's philosophy

Please take a moment to view this video.   For some reason the video starts at the 5 minute mark.  Please be sure to drag the bar to the beginning to view the whole video.   

Carol Dweck


Can you think of a time you faced an important opportunity or challenge with a fixed mindset?  What were your thoughts and worries?

Now, take that same opportunity or challenge and switch into a growth mindset?  What might you have done differently?  What strategies or plans might have helped?

Introduction

Welcome to our Blog.  Please take a moment to introduce yourself. Tell us your name, what grade level you teach and how many years you have been teaching.  Please be sure to post your own response to each of the questions as well as engage in meaningful conversation by responding to other's comments throughout the process.   

Just for a fun start, please watch this short video clip.  It will help set the stage for Mindset!

Yoda