1.3.2 Impact on Learning

• Dweck's Mindset Theory proposes that individuals hold one of two primary types of mindsets
• Individuals with a fixed mindset believe their abilities and intelligence are static and unchangeable
• Individuals with a fixed mindset avoid challenges to maintain self-esteem
• Individuals with a growth mindset believe their abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort
• Challenges are embraced by individuals with a growth mindset for growth
• Match the characteristic with the correct mindset:

  Belief about Abilities: Fixed Mindset ↔️ Abilities are inherent and unchangeable

  Attitude towards Challenges: Growth Mindset ↔️ Embrace challenges for growth

  Response to Feedback: Fixed Mindset ↔️ Ignores feedback

  Role of Effort: Growth Mindset ↔️ Effort is key to success
• What are the two types of mindsets proposed by Dweck's Mindset Theory?

  Fixed and Growth
• A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities are static
• A growth mindset involves the belief that abilities can be developed through effort and learning.
• What is a key characteristic of a growth mindset in dealing with challenges?

  Embraces challenges
• A fixed mindset views ability as inherent
• Individuals with a growth mindset seek feedback to improve their abilities.
• Arrange the attitudes of a fixed and growth mindset towards challenges in order:

  1️⃣ Fixed Mindset: Avoids challenges

  2️⃣ Growth Mindset: Embraces challenges
• Effort is considered unnecessary in a fixed mindset.
• What role does effort play in a growth mindset?

  Key to success
• A fixed mindset ignores feedback, while a growth mindset seeks and uses feedback
• How does a growth mindset view abilities compared to a fixed mindset?

  Developable through effort
• In a growth mindset, effort is seen as unnecessary for improvement.

  False
• What is the growth mindset's belief about abilities?

  Developable
• A growth mindset values effort as essential
• Individuals with a growth mindset are more resilient when faced with setbacks.
• How does a growth mindset affect motivation?

  Increases motivation
• A fixed mindset reduces effort because it is seen as unnecessary
• A fixed mindset limits learning and personal growth.
• What is the core idea of Dweck's Mindset Theory?

  Beliefs about abilities
• What is Dweck's Mindset Theory about?

  Fixed or growth mindsets
• A growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through effort
• A fixed mindset is characterized by the belief that abilities are static.
• How do individuals with a growth mindset typically respond to challenges?

  Embrace them
• Effort is considered unnecessary in a fixed mindset.
• Dweck's Mindset Theory identifies two primary mindsets: growth and static.

  False
• What is a key characteristic of a fixed mindset regarding abilities?

  Belief in static abilities
• A growth mindset increases resilience, motivation, and higher academic achievement
• A growth mindset leads to increased motivation because effort is seen as a path to improvement.
• What does a growth mindset foster in the face of setbacks?

  Resilience
• A growth mindset enhances motivation through the belief that effort leads to improvement.
• Order the factors influenced by a growth mindset from highest to lowest impact:

  1️⃣ Resilience

  2️⃣ Motivation

  3️⃣ Academic Achievement
• Adopting a growth mindset is essential for effective learning.
• What is a negative impact of a fixed mindset on learning?

  Avoidance of challenges
• A growth mindset promotes continuous development and improvement