Who did I work with to compose my academic mindset project? Was this a good approach?
I worked alone while composing my academic mindset project. I believe this was a good approach. It's easier for me to write when it's quiet and peaceful. I was able to think clearly and completely focus on the assignment. Overall, this was a great approach. What was the most difficult part of my writing process? Why? What did I do to overcome the obstacles? This was one of the harder assignments for me. The topic was hard to write about because I don't feel very passionate about it. At first I didn't really know how I was going to write a paper about the topic. To overcome the obstacles, I read more articles on the topic. I used some of my previous blogs in my paper. I also answered the questions on the assignment sheet. All of these things helped with my process and got me into the topic. When did I write this project? Good approach? I wrote this project about a week before it was due. This was a good approach because it gave me time to revise my paper. I actually wrote a lot more than 750 words and had to choose which parts to take out. I think that starting to write ahead of time is very beneficial. Where did I write this project? Good approach? I wrote this project in my room at my parents house. This was a good approach because I am comfortable there. It's very quiet. I turned on my scented wax burner which smells delicious. I put on my electric blanket. I had some iced tea. All of these things helped with the process of writing this paper. Why did I choose to write about my chosen topic? I wrote about this topic because it was assigned. But I chose the growth mindset because that is what I believe I have. The examples I used in the paper were what came to mind when I was thinking about a growth mindset. How will I adapt/revise my writing process for future revision of the academic mindset assignment? [Be specific. Review your current six-step writing process plan and consider posting a new six-step plan.] My original 6 step writing process plan included setting quiet times to write, setting the mood, starting early, getting feedback from others, having something to drink, and tracking my progress. I believe I did all of these things for this project. The only thing I would really change would be to spend more time on the paper. I feel like that would help me a lot. The more time you spend on a paper, the more revisions you do, and the outcome is usually better.
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ENG 100 Assignment #2: Academic Mindsets Argument The Effects of Mindsets in Education A growth mindset is the belief that there is always room to improve your intelligence and to learn and grow. A fixed mindset is the belief that you are born with your intelligence and you cannot change it. There has been a lot of controversy regarding these topics. In Teachers, Parents Often Misuse Growth Mindset Research, Carol Dweck Says by The Hechinger Report, Carol Dweck expresses her views on how beneficial the growth mindset is. In The Perils of "Growth Mindset Education" [...] by Alfie Kohn, Alfie Kohn argues against Carol Dweck's findings and instead states that the educational system needs to be changed. I can relate to having a growth mindset because I believe my ability and competence grow with my effort. Having a growth mindset has helped me in many ways. Personally, I think having a growth mindset is a positive thing and that it can change one's experience in school and in life. Right now, school plays a big part in my life. I feel as though the growth mindset helps me a lot with my classes. I've learned that if I put the time and effort into my classes, I can be more successful. I can learn more and get better grades at the same time. It motivates me knowing that effort goes a long way. For example, with this class, I sometimes get overwhelmed with the amount of work we are given. However, I tell myself to set aside the time to do the work, and it always gets done. It may not be perfect, but it's done by the deadline and follows the requirements given. I always feel accomplished after I finish the assignments. Afterwards, I am always grateful for the experience and satisfied with my work. Also, I learn new ways to be productive like setting aside more time than the week before to complete my assignments. My growth mindset also comes into play with my other classes. For my math class, I try to do all of the work ahead of time. I can teach myself to do problems we haven't even learned yet. I do the same with my network communications class. Doing the labs ahead of time helps because I understand more when we go over them together in class. I've found this very effective so far. In my elementary, middle, and high school years I believe I had a fixed mindset. It prevented me from fully learning what I was taught. I always just did what was required. I would never branch out or be creative. Unless it was an art class. I was able to adapt to a growth mindset in my art classes. There's always something new to learn with art. You have to be creative and allow yourself to grow. My pieces always turned out better than I expected. America's educational system is like a fixed mindset in some ways. The tests are mostly standardized. Students are expected to learn a particular curriculum and as long as they get the answers right on a test they are considered to be smart. But if students only focus on getting the answers right, are they actually learning anything? Dweck says "Praising effort alone...is useless when the child is getting everything wrong and not making progress. Either students will feel misled when they are eventually confronted with the reality of their low achievement, or the hollow praise will convey adults low expectations for them". In America, all students are taught in English, even if their primary language is something else. I feel like that might make it harder for them to learn. It's also harder for minorities or people who live in poverty to be successful in school. For example, someone who lives in poverty might not be able to afford the books and supplies that they need. Minorities might have a harder time making friends or feeling accepted and comfortable. I agree that there are a lot of things that need to be changed in our educational system. Kohn says "I’m not suggesting we go back to promoting an innate, fixed, “entity” theory of intelligence and talent, which, as Dweck points out, can leave people feeling helpless and inclined to give up. But the real alternative to that isn’t a different attitude about oneself; it’s a willingness to go beyond individual attitudes, to realize that no mindset is a magic elixir that can dissolve the toxicity of structural arrangements. Until those arrangements have been changed, mindset will get you only so far. And too much focus on mindset discourages us from making such changes". Sometime during my years of schooling, I adopted a growth mindset. As I got older I started to see things differently and in a more positive light. I am constantly learning new things everyday. I learn from life experiences, classes at school and even during my shifts at work. There is always a way to improve yourself and your intelligence. There are many reasons why having a growth mindset is more beneficial when it comes to learning. People with a growth mindset are more likely to succeed in school because they believe that they can. I believe anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Having a growth mindset has helped me with things like getting a job, buying a car, going back to school, and much more. I am grateful every day of my life. I'm looking forward to seeing what the future has in store for me. I have overcome a lot of things in my life that most people don’t know about. When I was younger, I had the opportunity to attend college but I didn’t take it. I wasn’t ready. I would have been able to go tuition free to Villanova University. I did attend a few classes, but at the time I decided it wasn’t right for me. The motivation wasn’t there. I had no idea what I wanted to do. Now, five years later, I’m back in school. When I first had the idea of going back to school, I didn’t know if it was possible. I was already overwhelmed with the amount of time I was working. I didn’t know if I would have enough money or time for school. I didn’t know if I had enough motivation to do it. I didn’t know if I would even be smart enough after so many years of being out of school. I used my growth mindset to make the final decision to go back to school. I told myself I would do great, as long as I put in the effort. I told myself that I could make enough money, make the time, and succeed. I’m paying for everything myself. I’m working full time as a bartender at Pescatores Italian Restaurant. I’m taking four classes this semester. So far, I feel as though I am doing a great job. I make sure all my bills are payed, attend all my classes, and do all of the assignments. I also still find the time to spend with my family and friends. I’m very grateful for this experience. I believe that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. The changes I’ve made in my life in the last few years are incredible. I’m looking forward to many more positive things to come. I can’t wait to see what life has in store for me.
Teaching Adolescents to Become Learners […] talks about four different mindsets: Belonging, Growth Mindset, Self-efficacy, and Relevance/Purpose. Out of the four mindsets, I relate most to the growth mindset. I believe my ability and competence grow with my effort. I look at most aspects of life this way. Right now, school plays a big part in my life. I feel as though the growth mindset helps me a lot with my classes. I’ve learned that if I put the time and effort into my classes, I can be more successful. I can learn more and get better grades at the same time. It motivates me knowing that effort goes a long way. For example, with this class, I sometimes get overwhelmed with the amount of work we are given. However, I tell myself to set aside the time to do the work, and it always gets done. It may not be perfect, but it’s done by the deadline and follows the requirements given. I always feel accomplished after I finish the assignments. I feel like I’ve learned something new after every assignment is completed. When I finish a blog, I have more motivation towards any upcoming assignments. Afterwards, I am always grateful for the experience and satisfied with my work. Also, I learn new ways to be more productive like setting aside more time than the week before to complete my assignments. My growth mindset also comes into play with my other classes. For my math class, I try to do all of the work ahead of time. I’ll find a good time, sit down, and do a week or so worth of upcoming homework. This shows that one’s ability and competence can grow with effort. I can teach myself to do problems we haven’t even learned about yet. I do the same with my network communications class. I do the labs ahead of time, before we have gone over them in class. This way, I have more knowledge when we talk about things together as a group. I’ve found this very effective so far. These are just a few ways of why having a growth mindset is the most beneficial to me, personally, as a student.
A growth mindset is the belief that there is always room to improve your intelligence and to learn and grow. A fixed mindset is the belief that you are born with your intelligence and you cannot change it. In the article Teachers, Parents Often Misuse Growth Mindset Research, Carol Dweck Says by Carol Dweck, she talks about how detrimental a fixed mindset can be. She believes that too many students have a fixed mindset, and that it holds them back. She claims adults can help transition students into a growth mindset. She says praising kids isn’t always the best thing to do because if/when they get a bad grade they will think negatively about themselves. She says the way to properly praise children isn’t to tell them that they are smart, but to praise the process and strategies that got them there. She claims having a growth mindset can be beneficial in many aspects of a persons life. In the article The Perils of “Growth Mindset Education” […] by Alfie Kohn, he basically disagrees with Carol Dweck. He doesn’t think a growth mindset is the cure all for education. He also doesn’t believe people should have a fixed mindset. He states that things in school are “fixed” and trying to get them to have a growth mindset is confusing and doesn’t help the problem. He claims parents and teachers should focus more on trying to find out if the kids are actually learning. He says focusing on mindsets can take the attention off of what’s really important. After reading these articles, I believe I have a growth mindset. I am constantly learning new things everyday. I learn from life experiences, classes at school, and even during my shifts at work. There is always a way to improve yourself and your intelligence. You just have to believe it.
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