Dweck's Mindset Theory of Learning

An example of growth mindset is:

• Avoiding trying something in case you fail.

• Believing you can always do a bit better

• Believing people who work hard must lack ability.

• Giving up after failure because there is no point.

Someone with a fixed mindset sees failure as...

• A sign that they are not as clever as they thought.

• An opportunity to learn.

• A wake-up call.

• A problem to be overcome.

Most people:

• Have a fixed mindset.

• Are definitely growth orientated.

• Are growth-minded in some situations but fixed in others.

• Are either one or the other.

A strength of Dweck's mindset theory is that it...

• Doesn't place too much emphasis on effort.

• Explains why 'natural' ability leads to success.

• Identifies differences between people who do and do not succeed.

• Explains why praise is always a good thing.