"Praising children's intelligence harms their motivation and it harms their performance."
p.175, Mindset, Carol Dweck
Dweck explains the importance of the right kind of praise in the chapter called, "Parents, Teachers, and Coaches: Where do Mindsets Come From?" Specifically, we should not be praising children for their intelligence or how smart they are. We should be praising them for their efforts, strategies, and what they have learned from previous errors.
Padlet Discussion Board
Click on this link to go to the Padlet Discussion Board. You can double-click on the board to create a new note. I put my name as the title, but you can be Anonymous if you like (this board will be open to the public.)
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Power of Yet Janelle Monae helps the gang learn not to give up if you don't succeed the first time. | Bridge Some animals trying to get across a bridge learn the differences between fixed and growth mindsets. | Learning How to Ride a Bike This young man knows what he is talking about, and gives advice to everyone on learning to ride a bike! |
Bridge
Some animals trying to get across a bridge learn the differences between fixed and growth mindsets.
Learning How to Ride a Bike
This young man knows what he is talking about, and gives advice to everyone on learning to ride a bike!
