GM 1.7 – OREIT: Growth Mindset Discussion
Assignment Part 1: Reflection
- Reflect on the growth mindset exercise we did in class
- Read the brief article about the science of mindset
- Think about a time you faced adversity and overcame it, now describe that time. You may share your story in writing, via a 3-minute video or via a multi-media presentation:
- Describe the situation
- Explain the adversity/challenge you faced
- Explain what actions you took to overcome this adversity or challenge. Be specific: what beliefs, behaviors, and level of effort helped you overcome the adversity.
- Explain how the situation worked out
- Explain what you learned from this experience
- Explain to a younger brother or sister, how having a growth mindset can help him/her overcome adversity and accomplish his/her goals. Explain what they can do to achieve and sustain a growth mindset.
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Growth Mindset Discussion
One of the adversities that distressed me immensely was understanding calculus. I encountered this challenge upon joining high school and I was clueless on how I would handle it. The problem began when we began the topic on calculus. Initially
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