Discussion 4 Fixed Mindset Versus Growth Mindse

In the video the children who were praised based on innate ability want to work  more on problems that are easy to them. Children who are praised based on effort were willing to try harder problems and were excited when they made progress toward goals. Praising effort promotes a growth mindset because it pushes students to try new things and enjoy the process of discovery and not give up at the first sign of frustration. Praising innate ability also affects the self esteem of students because if they get something wrong or do not understand they believe that they are inadequate. Many  start  to believe that they can not learn. It promotes a fixed mindset and many students  It is important for parents and teachers to praise efforts and affirm the child. This is true for children and adults. Many schools teach from a fixed mindset. Schools that are successful praise effort through discovery.