Mindset

10th Grade: Growth MindsetMicrosoft, 2011

Video

• Famous Failures

• Tiger Woods on Working to Get Better

• Michael Jordan on Failing

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Quotes

• "I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.”

• "Success isn't something you chase. It is something you have to put forth the effort for constantly” – Michael Jordan

Photo By Jonathon Daniel/AllSport

Discussion

• What message is the famous failures video trying to send?– What does the narrator mean by “If you’ve never failed,

you’ve never lived?”• What does Michael Jordan mean when he says, “I

don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.”

• Why does Tiger Woods go to the driving range right after winning or losing a tournament?

• How might these messages apply to school?

Objectives

• The people in these videos have a certain kind of mindset we’re going to learn more about.

• We’ll learn about the different kinds of mindsets, your mindset, and how to change your mindset.

Pre-Test

• What is a growth mindset?

• What is a fixed mindset?

• What is one strategy for developing your intelligence?

Mindset Survey

• Two types of Mindsets: Growth & Fixed

• What type of Mindset do you have?

• Take the Survey!

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Mindset Results

• More “yes” responses on even-numbered items demonstrates a growth mindset.

• More “yes” responses on odd-numbered items demonstrates a fixed mindset.

• If the results are close, it’s likely that the mindset is closer to a fixed mindset.

Definitions

• Fixed mindset: – Belief that your intelligence and abilities cannot be

changed. – Fear making mistakes.– Always trying to prove yourself.

• Growth mindset: – Belief that your abilities and intelligence can change

through effort and learning. – View mistakes as learning opportunities.– Learning for yourself, not for anyone else.

Discussion

• What kind of mindset do you think Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein have? Why?

• Was anyone surprised by their results?

• What do the results mean?

• What can you do about what you learned?

You Can Change Your Intelligence!

• So how can we change our intelligence/ability?– How do Tiger or

Michael develop their talent?

Discussion

• So how can we change our intelligence/ability?– How do Tiger or Michael develop their talent?• Effort! They are constantly putting forth effort to

improve their abilities.• Learning from mistakes – they make mistakes or fail

and learn from those mistakes and failures.• Persist – they don’t give up!

Think-Pair-Share

• What are some examples of when you’ve worked to change your ability?

• How can we change our intelligence?• How might having a growth mindset

impact our learning in school?• How should we approach assignments or

class work if we are trying to develop our intelligence?

Mindset Reflection

• Complete the Mindset Reflection

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Post-Test

• What is a growth mindset?

• What is a fixed mindset?

• What is one strategy for developing your intelligence?

Review

• Fixed mindset: Belief that your intelligence and abilities cannot be changed.

• Growth mindset: Belief that your abilities and intelligence can change through effort and learning.

• What strategies are some examples of strategies for developing your intelligence?

References

• Microsoft Office Images. (2011). Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/

• Daniel, J. (date unknown). Michael Jordan image. AllSport. Retreived from http://www.pulsemed.org/michael-jordan-shoes.htm.