Growth Mindset: Importance of "Yet"

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It's crazy to think that the idea of growth mindset isn't as popular as it should be. Then again, I have always heard about growth mindset, but never really truly understood the concept of it. 

"Yet"

The effects of choosing words such as "Yet" or "Not Yet" was a thing I never thought of. I think what Carol Dweck emphasized on how our mind is set to think of now vs yet is brilliant. It is so easy for most of us to think that we are incapable of more when we fail at something. Most of us don't really see it as a challenge to overcome, but as a past failure to forget and move on from. I do see the beauty in praising someone for their efforts, instead of their success. Carol Dweck made a great point reiterating how children are often times too comfortable in the "easy" and aren't challenged enough to want to develop and improve their ways, their minds. 

As a senior in college, I have to admit that there are many days and moments where I fell into that trap. But as I progressed through my studies, I learned that you need to have growth mindset to succeed especially as a student that still has many many years of school. The biggest challenge I still have challenges in recognizing that I can improve. It s so easy to think that way as every bad grade you get, it is immediately the assumption that you completely failed and there's no going back. 

What is great about the structure of this class is that I am in control of my progress. I really do enjoy that as I am able to progress in the class without focusing on a single bad grade and focus solely on improving and growing as a student in this class

Critics of the growth mindset have some valid points. There are so many factors that would affect the individual's growth such as the learning environment and the role of the educator. However, I do not necessarily believe this means that growth mindset is completely wrong. I just believe the concept is more complex and has many layers. 


In the dark I seek the light: image source from Cheezburger

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  1. AnonymousMarch 1, 2021 at 5:31 PM

    Hi Amy! I have similar thoughts to you on this. I think the growth mindset is complex as you said, and I also think it's idealistic. There are so many factors like class size, school resources, issues outside of school, etc that could affect a student and stop them from really focusing on their growth. Beyond that, some privileged students might be content with putting in some effort and getting praise for it without ever really trying to grow. I hope educators work to address all of these issues and make the growth mindset an attainable reality!

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