Growth Mindset

Growth mindset is a very interesting thought process that is applicable to every student. In some student environments and thought processes, it seems as if students are put into a mindset that challenges are bad but easy is good. In some instances this is the case, but when repetitive difficulty is lacking, then there is incomplete learning to the fullest potential. Carol Dweck has many interesting ideas in both of the videos. An interesting idea that I know that I have done before is finding someone that did worse so that you do not feel as bad for your own score or grade. This is an easy thing to do in order to boost your self confidence in a class, even if the grade was not good. When I was in band in high school, we would have playing tests and I often had this mindset. If I was not last then I viewed my playing test as a success. It is unfortunate that I occasionally thought this way because it limited my potential. 

With my time at OU, I have learned to focus on the feedback that is given to me. In my major, I write a lot of papers and do a lot of discussions in class. Seeing the responses to what I write or say is beneficial in my learning. In addition to focusing on feedback, my learning at OU has changed due to learning from other students. Hearing what others have to say about similar topics can open your eyes to new possibilities that you might not have thought of before. Discussing our thoughts allows us to think differently than before, and this is a good thing. 

Feedback is helpful in growth mindset

I am definitely interested in learning more about growth mindset. There are many interesting parts to the idea and it can help me better understand my learning and how to shape it to be even better. I can see myself looking more into growth mindset throughout this semester. Growth mindset will allow me to see how much more potential I have!