PD

Growth Mindset

Module
JS1
Skill
[Confidence]
Minutes
60

Learning Objectives

  • Describe on personal weaknesses
  • Describe what growth mindset is
  • Support professional growth of peers

Preparation

n/a

Introduction

The importance of a growth mindset is the ability to be resilient, continuously learning, and the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through dedication and effort.

Exercises

Fixed vs growth mindset (20 minutes)

Goal: To discuss the characteristics of fixed and growth mindsets

  1. Form small groups (3-4 people) and discuss the characteristics of fixed and growth mindsets.
  2. Write down examples of fixed and growth mindset.
  3. As a class, create a collaborative board (e.g. Google Jamboard).
  4. Share the examples you discussed in your group.
  5. Compare the differences between the two mindsets on the board.

Reflecting on fixed mindset experiences (20 minutes)

Goal: To reflect on one’s instances of a fixed mindset and identify where the growth mindset could have been adopted

You have written about your fixed mindset experiences as part of the preparation for this session.

Volunteer to share your experience with the class, talk about your past experiences and provide support to each other.

Quiz results discussion (15 minutes)

Goal: To identify the characteristics of growth mindset

  1. Group people according to their quiz results
    • Strong growth mindset.
    • Growth mindset but with some fixed ideas
    • Fixed mindset, but with some growth ideas
    • Strong fixed mindset.
  2. Talk in these groups about how you can support each other. Sharing a common mindset empowers us to support each other in changing.