What is Growth Mindset

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The belief that a person’s talents and abilities can be improved upon with consistent, sustained and targeted effort. Learn more in: Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose: How Wanderlust Fueled One GATE Teacher's Journey

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A state in which people see “failure” as a learning opportunity and believe that humans can continually learn and grow. Learn more in: Innovation Through Diversity and Inclusion: A Roadmap for Higher Education Information Technology Leaders

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The ability to focus on success while also recognizing failures. Learn more in: Mindset, Decision Making, and Motivation

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The attitude that intelligence is a malleable quality; it has potential that can be developed. Learn more in: An Integral View of Mindfulness Practices and the Perception of Challenge Within a High School Setting

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The belief that performance can be improved through practice, reflection, and effort. Learn more in: Using Technology to Foster Creative and Critical Thinking in the Classroom

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Growth mindset is a cognitive concept coined by Carol Dweck (2007) . Students with a growth mindset are motivated to “grow their abilities” when learning new content rather than depending on “natural talent” (or feeling limited by a lack of natural talent) in that content area. Students with a growth mindset are better prepared to transfer learned skills and concepts to new learning contexts. Learn more in: The SOAR Strategies for Online Academic Research: Helping Middle School Students Meet New Standards

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A viewpoint of intelligence and talent in which intelligence and talent are malleable and can change through effort and perseverance. Also referred to as an incremental mindset or malleable mindset. Learn more in: Strategic Use of Mindset and Efficacy Theory

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A positive disposition or belief that we are capable of continual improvement as a result of effort and determination. Learn more in: Fostering Development of 21st Century Competencies and Global Citizenship through Constructivist-Based and Learning-Style Responsive Pedagogy

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The notion that people can increase their knowledge, intelligence, skills, and talents through strategic effort and persistence (Dweck, 2006). Learn more in: The New Normal: Adult Online Learners

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The idea that intelligence is not fixed, and can be developed through effort. Learn more in: ILLs for ELLs: Using an Interactive Notebook Strategy to Foster Success for English Language Learners