dwecks mindset theory Flashcards
what is dwecks mindset theory?
about motivation - changing motivation - more success
what do people with fixed mindset believe?
talent set by birth - can’t be changed - difficult task - give up
what is growth mindset?
ability improves by learning and practice- difficult task - do not give up
What is the truth about mindsets of people?
everyone is both but some people can have extreme
role of praise?
can be a problem if only praise success - successful people being rewarded are naturally better
what is proccess praise?
given for effort- increase effort
what is another thing about praise?
meaningful - not giving out for low effort
what is self efficacy?
self beliefs that they can succeed in a task - teachers can set task where students can suceed
Dwecks mindset evaluation?
range of evidence - research in 10-12 year olds praised for effort rather than intelligence - more persistent and more enjoyment on follow up task
provides practical advice for teachers - help students with academic outcome “process oriented praise for feedback”
what are learning styles?
people take in info differently
what are verbilisers?
Form of words, written or spoken
what are visualisers?
form of images- revision diagrams and graphs
what is the positive of learning styles?
move to modernise teachers - moving away from rote learning - focus more on individual need to student - focus more on varied teaching styles
