Dweck's "Brainology"

Read Carol Dweck's "Brainology" found here Links to an external site.. As you read, take notes on the following:

• What is fixed mindset?
• What does she say are consequences of having a fixed mindset?
• What is growth mindset?
• What does she say are positive consequences of having a growth mindset?
• What did her study prove? (paragraphs 3-7 under "Mindsets and Achievement")
• "How do Students Learn these Mindsets?"
  • What are the consequences of praising children?
  • What happened in the study with the fifth graders, IQ tests, and praise? There are 3 conclusions she draws from this study.
• "Brainology":
  • What were the results of the growth mindset workshop?
• "What do we Value?"
  • What is the key takeaway from this section?

Be sure to take thorough notes! You will use these notes in this week's discussion assignment.