Teaching A Growth Mindset - Part I

The video discusses how teachers can foster a growth mindset in students by avoiding common misinterpretations of praise and effort. It highlights research on effective teaching practices and emphasizes the importance of connecting hard work with brain growth to motivate students. The video also warns against simply telling students to try hard, as this can be ineffective, especially for those with a fixed mindset.

What is the main focus of the research being launched at Stanford University?

• Evaluating student performance in math

• Studying the effects of technology in classrooms

• Rigorously evaluating different kinds of teacher practices

• Developing new teaching materials

Why is simply telling students to 'try hard' often ineffective?

• It encourages a fixed mindset

• It is perceived as nagging and lacks guidance

• It makes students overconfident

• It focuses too much on results

What is a common belief among students with a fixed mindset regarding effort?

• Effort is a sign of intelligence

• Effort is necessary for success

• Effort is unnecessary if you are smart

• Effort leads to failure

What is a more effective way to motivate students according to the research?

• Rewarding them with prizes

• Linking effort to brain growth and skill improvement

• Reducing the difficulty of tasks

• Allowing more free time

How can teachers effectively encourage students to tackle challenging problems?

• By offering extra credit for hard work

• By simplifying the problems

• By reminding them that effort grows their brain

• By telling them they will be graded on effort