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I need to work on handling criticism better and not be so hard on myself. I also need to be ok with making mistakes. I am not using my full potential and I have to put myself out there.

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It means to be ok with making mistakes, failing but getting back up and trying again. It means being ok with not knowing everything but continuing to try anyway. It means knowing that we can all do hard things even if we can't do them YET it doesn't mean that we won't ever be able to do it.  A growth mindset is the ability to believe that you can do all things with hard work and effort.

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Having a fixed mindset means that you believe that you are either good or bad at something and that will never change. People with a fixed mindset do not like challenging things and have a hard time handling criticism.

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It is important to have a growth mindset because we need to model this mindset for our students. Having a growth mindset ourselves also helps us believe in the abilities of all of our students. It reinforces my beliefs that with hard work and effort you can achieve your goals. It is important that we help children understand this as well.

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I really do believe all students can learn. I also believe this process and the outcomes are different for all students, but I definitely believe that all students can learn.  Some learning may take longer for some students than it does for others.

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I think I will definitely implement using wait time in the classroom. I will also use the posters that have the growth mindset phrases on them. I would use these phrase in the classroom often so the kids would use them as well. I think I would also take the time to go over the mistakes that students made on their tests and have them fix them. I will work harder at displaying a growth mindset and using the words that promote a growth mindset in students.

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My mindset has shifted from just thinking about growth mindset to having an actual plan to implement strategies to teach growth mindset to my students. I have shifted to make this a priority in my classroom.

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I already have a growth mindset but are some areas that I could cultivate in regards to my thinking and practice. I'm not afraid of a challenge and I believe mistakes are part of learning!

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I have the ability to increase my intelligence by learning and hard work. I like a challenge and can persevere when things get hard. Making mistakes is part of the process and that's OK. I can do hard things. This is what I want to teach my students. We learn from our mistakes. We might not be able to do something "YET" but eventually we will.

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Having a fixed mindset means you will never get smarter. Things are always going to be hard. You might be afraid to try something because it looks hard. It really is the "I can't do it" mentality.

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As a teacher, if we can help all of our students have a growth mindset, just imagine what they can do with their lives! We can see the potential in all of our students. We can challenge them in their learning. We can model a growth mindset in the classroom. As a mentor, we can have open, honest conversations about what it looks like and sounds like. We can look at ways to improve our growth mindset.

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Upon taking the quiz, I discovered that my growth mindset has definitely improved since taking the quiz at the beginning of this course. I also discovered that I still don't handle criticism super well, especially when I've worked hard on something. I plan to improve on not beating myself up for mistakes, but rather learning from my mistakes and finding the value in them when it comes to making progress.

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To me, having a growth mindset means understanding that there is always room to improve. Through dedication, hard work, and perseverance, anything is possible. Learning from mistakes is critical in making progress, goal setting is crucial, and challenges shouldn't be feared. If we don't know something, it's not because we are dumb and can't ever learn it. It just means we aren't quite there YET, but we can do it if we keep pushing ourselves to improve as learners.

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A fixed mindset is believing that every trait we encompass is fixed and can't be changed or improved upon. It's the idea that "this is as good as it gets." With a fixed mindset, there is always room for excuses and challenges aren't tackled because what's missing is the belief in oneself.

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As educators, it is our job to believe in every student's potential. It is our job to instill that same belief within our students. We must foster a supportive environment for our students and teach them that anything is possible with the right mindset. If we don't show them the importance in dedication and perseverance, we're limiting their achievement level...and that is not cool at all. Our students need to envision their own potential and understand that there is value in learning from mistakes and always room to improve.

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Yes, of course I do! If anything, this course has taught me the importance in understanding that student success does not boil down to innate talents and intelligence -- everyone can learn and make progress with hard work and the right mindset. Every child in my classroom can reach incredible heights by believing in themselves, setting goals, learning from mistakes, pushing through obstacles, and developing a growth mindset.

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Well, the thing that got me the most excited was watching how Mrs. Hunt structured her math class. I definitely will be implementing those ideas into my math classes next year. I also love the tips for building confidence in kids. I also will help parents see the importance in developing a growth mindset as best as I can. I now have lots of resources I can use in achieving these things and I am excited about it.

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I now have a firm grasp on what growth mindset truly means. My mindset has shifted by now understanding that a lack of innate talents and skills isn't an excuse to not achieve success. Hard work and perseverance goes a long ways and I am excited to use all of the ideas I've learned in this course in helping each of my students develop a growth mindset from this point forward.

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The area that I need to work on is not to be too hard on myself when I make mistakes. I also need to work on handling criticism better.

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Growth mindset means that you are open to change and that you continue to work at growing. You use feedback, whether related to strengths or weaknesses, to accept, reflect, and make any changes. You know that challenge means opportunities to grow.

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Have a fixed mindset is not being open to change and becoming a better version of yourself. Intelligence is fixed and you may give up easily when completing a talk. It can also mean avoidance of difficult or new tasks.

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Having a growth mindset as an educator is crucial. Learning and the education world is always changing and there is always more to learn and apply. Building on your strengths and identifying ways to improve not only helps you to be a better educator, but allows your students to be more successful in learning. Having this mindset can be influential for colleagues and the culture in the building.

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All students are capable of learning. Growth is for ALL. We may have different strengths and weaknesses, but everyone is able to use the strategies of having a growth mindset to succeed in a learning environment.

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I plan to implement many strategies! I strongly believe in teaching a growth mindset with my students. I plan to use the unit I designed to be intentionally about their learning and continue to build the language of growth. I plan to build more home/school connections around the language and provide better feedback and praise to my students.

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I have seen a great shift in my journey to be more resilient. Reading through Onward has helped me be better with reflection, growth, and change. It was the right time to work on self-care!

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According to my growth mindset quiz, I could explore the possibility of growth in areas that I may have neglected. This will allow for me to continue to build up my growth mindset. Moving forward, I am already thinking of areas I want to improve on for the fall and have started researching and planning a little bit!

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A growth mindset is when you increase your intelligence by learning and you aren’t afraid of a good challenge! One of the best ways to learn is by working hard and being okay if, and when, you make mistakes, that’s part of the learning process! We learn from our mistakes and use them to guide us as we build resilience and persistence as life long learners!

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A fixed mindset is believing that your intelligence cannot change. You were born that way and that is just the way it is. You don’t like being challenged and have a hard time making mistakes. It is difficult for a person with a fixed mindset to receive constructive  criticism.

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An educator needs to believe that ALL students can learn and change their level of intelligence. We need to be able to model growth mindset for our students. Also, we need to understand mistakes and struggles are something to celebrate because it makes students grow! Don’t shy away from creating challenging content, it is what our students need! As a mentor, you can show your mentees that everyone has a growth mindset. Even as a veteran teacher, we are still working hard and challenging ourselves to be better! We are in this together!

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Yes yes yes! All students can learn! Students all develop and grow intellectually at different rates and different times throughout the year. It is so important to set goals with students to create individual targets to work towards. Not everyone should have the exact same goals because none of the students are the exact same person. It is an educator’s role to meet students with where they are at and raise them to the next level of expectations through collaborative goal setting!

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I want to make sure I am implementing the second wait time. Also, I am going to work really hard on making sure I am praising the effort more consistently. I need to do a better job of letting students know that mistakes are expected and the importance of struggling to help our brain grow! I also need to teach them the idea of a growth mindset!

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Before this class, I had limited understanding of what a growth mindset was. Now, I have 8 weeks of resources to use right away in my classroom and share with others! I am excited to use my growth mindset unit plan next year in the classroom. I now understand how important it is to build growth mindset with my students and my own children !

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The biggest thing that I would like to continue to improve upon is being okay with making mistakes! I try to encourage my students that mistakes offer up opportunities to grow, learn, and stretch the brain but when it comes to myself, I tend to struggle accepting my mistakes/using them as a learning experience.

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Having a growth mindset means that anything can be accomplished with hard work.  It means to be resilient when challenges arise and know that they can be looked at as an opportunity to learn! I also learned through this course that having a growth mindset means letting go of the things we can't control and focusing on what we can.

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To me, having a fixed mindset means thinking that the talent you have is something you are gifted with and therefore cannot be changed. A person with a fixed mindset does not like to be challenged and would rather have things come easily than put forth hard work. They might use phrases like "You are so smart!" rather than "I can tell you worked hard at this!"

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Having a growth mindset is the MOST important thing we can ask of our students in our role as an educator. I truly believe that every single one of my students that walk through the door each fall has potential. They are capable of achieving anything they put their mind to. I believe that we are given the amazing opportunity to model what a growth mindset looks like for our students. Teaching growth mindset isn't something that should happen once a week or once a month but rather we need to celebrate little victories with our students every day!

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Of course all students can learn; they just need to have the right tools in the tool box to know how to do so. This course has offered a variety of "tools" in the form of videos, PDFs, and suggestions and I can't wait to continue implementing them in my classroom.

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- Celebrate the little victories!
- Goal Setting (short and long term)
- Wait Time (actually counting!)
- Feedback
- Self Reflection
- Team Based activities
- Making sure my students know they MATTER
- Building confidence in my students

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I used to intentionally teach growth mindset to my middle schoolers on Friday's. This course as taught me how to implement strategies on a daily basis. Teaching growth mindset doesn't necessarily mean showing the perfect video or providing the perfect group project. It can be explaining the importance of learning from our mistakes or giving our students a chance to process before sharing. I LOVE that I can provide opportunity for growth every day with my students.

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The difference in my results this time around stem from the notion that intelligence can be changed. That was new information for me going into this class. Before taking the class the test said my growth mindset was developing but I still had fixed mindset tendencies. Now that I know intelligence can grow my results were that I have a growth mindset. However sometimes I am sometimes uncomfortable with criticism and am too hard on myself for making mistakes. My hope is to work on my confidence and give myself a break.

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A growth mindset means that you focus more on the process of learning than the end result. You know that intelligence and talent are only the basis for learning, but that we must be open to learning and making mistakes in order to get better at something. You are able to recognize that when tasks are difficult, they are making you better just by working on them.

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A fixed mindset is when you believe that you can only do what you currently are capable of. The strengths you were born with are the only strengths you will ever have and you just will never be good at some things. Your worth is decided on how well your products turn out and you shouldn't try to do anything you might fail at.

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I discovered that I like to do things well but tend to shy away from things I don't do well in fear of criticism. I think that definitely describes me. I think I need to be more confident in my abilities and try new things even if they don't go as planned.

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Having a growth mindset means that you believe you can do things that you put your mind to. You can work hard at different things and achieve goals that you at first thought were difficult. You don't give up just because something is hard or unfamiliar. You embrace a challenge and try to stretch your thinking.

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Having a growth mindset makes all the difference in all facets of life. As a teacher it is incredibly important to teach with a growth mindset. If we teach with a fixed mindset, we are really doing our students a disservice and lying to them about what they are capable of.

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Having a fixed mindset means that you believe that you intelligence is just what you were given at birth. You don't believe you can achieve things that are difficult. You believe that you are just as smart as you think you are and you can't stretch your brain to do more difficult things.

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It's so important to have a growth mindset as a teacher because we need to model for our students that we can change our thinking. We need to be a positive influence for our students to see that we can stretch our thinking in a different way to achieve a goal. It's important to have a growth mindset as a mentor because, again, we must model behaviors and thinking that promotes a new perspective. We, as teachers and mentors, are also students and we are constantly learning just like our students.

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Yes, I believe all students can learn. Some students are just acting with a growth mindset over others. Students that struggle to learn just need more modeling and encouragement of what having a growth mindset looks like. These are the students that need the most amount of positive influences in their lives to help them reframe their thinking.

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I really like the idea of putting more growth mindset visuals around the room so that students can use those strategies when they get stuck. I also like the idea of reframing the language I'm using to praise the mindset and the growth instead of the achievement.

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I think this course really helped me realize the language we use with our students is so powerful. What we say and how we say things really can make the difference in a student if they are going to work hard and shift their thinking or if they are just going to continue learning like they have for the past several years.

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I still have a long ways to go! I still hate making mistakes. I will work on remembering mistakes are the areas in which I need to grow. I am curious if my students would struggle in this area as well. I think it is tough!  I feel that I now have the knowledge to apply and improve on my own growth mindset which will help me teach it and use it daily.

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Having a growth mindset means to not fear taking on a challenge because regardless of the outcome, you know you will grow. When one has a growth mindset they know that they can grow their brain and always learn. There is no giving up when having a growth mindset.

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Having a fixed mindset is believing that you can only achieve so much. Whatever intelligence you are born with is what you get. Words of fixed mindset include things like can't and no. People with a fixed mindset are afraid to try things in fear of failing.

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When teachers have a growth mindset, students can have a growth mindset. Students that believe they can, will. As teachers, we are challenged by schedules, students, curriculum, and so much more. We can handle it if we have a growth mindset we can handle all the challenges and enjoy the teaching journey as we grow and help students grow.

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Every students can learn and grow! Each student comes with their own strengths and weaknesses and as a teacher we need to help students know that they can grow in each area. As I have learned, we need to celebrate all the grow even if its small so that students are encouraged to keep enjoying the learning process.

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I will be praising the effort in the gym more often. It is so easy to praise the perfect form or the task that is complete. I want to be better about cheering on the process to encourage students to keep trying even if they are not quite there yet! I also will be more aware of using the word yet while teaching skills.

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I have learned a lot of concepts and ways to implement them. I now will work on implementing them in my life and use the unit plan to help implement them into my students lives.

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I discovered that I am not great with criticism and i like when things are easier for me.  I am not a big fan of making mistakes but do know that is how I learn.  I like to do things well the first time and be successful.  I am continuing to work on that.

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Growth mindset means that you are open to new ideas, learning and you are ok with making mistakes.  You aren't stuck in your ways and only believe that there is one way of doing things.  You are willing to have an open mind.  You don't have to believe fully in everything you do but you are open to try.

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Means that you are set in your ways and believe in one way of doing something.  You like to be consistent and aren't open to new ideas and change.  You believe that you are either good at something or you aren't and if you aren't that is just the way it is.

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All people are capable of learning. However most people at some point in their lives will not be in a mindset capable of learning for personal reasons. This is why it is so important to be objective teachers and take our feelings out of instruction. Then we can be open to meeting students where they are at and tailor our content in a way that can connect with our students.

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Having a growth mindset is so important as a teacher because there is always an opportunity to grow and change. There are opportunities all of the time to learn new ideas and ways of teaching. It is also so important to model this for your students to help them develop a growth mindset. They need to be able to see us try something and fail and know that that is apart of learning.

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Absolutely all students can learn.  Some might have more challenges than others and it won't always be easy but every single one of those kids that walks through my room is able to learn and will have the same opportunity to do so.  We may alter the learning to make it fit the student but they absolutely do it and I haven't given up on anyone yet!

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Many characteristics in this class I was already using instinctually. However now that I know the science and reason for the things I do, I feel capable to act much more intentionally. The content we have covered has made me much more confident in my teaching style and that will bring so much substance to my class instruction. The one thing I will work to improve is wait time. This is a weakness of mine and something I will work on being intentional with.

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The biggest difference I feel is that intelligence is fluid. I have previously known that you can exercise your brain and of course learn more. But the idea that people  can change their intelligence is an eye-opener. Now that I know that, I can bring that science to my classroom and hold my students to the high caliber they can all achieve. Music study is a natural nurturer of a growth mindset, but changing intelligence is something that I think will be very encouraging for my students.

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I discovered that I can sometimes feel uncomfortable when receiving criticism, even if it is well-intended. I need to be more open to feedback, and receive it with less emotions attached. Emotions are great, but I need to work on understanding that well-intended feedback will only benefit me and help me learn and grow.

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To have a growth mindset means that you believe intelligence IS NOT fixed. It is not a trait you are either born with, or not. Intelligence and learning is taught and can grow over time. In fact, our brains actually physically change as we work hard and learn more. Mistakes help us learn and should be celebrated. Praising effort over ability is one way to foster a growth mindset in others. Having a growth mindset means you believe you can learn, grow, and change how smart you are!

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To have a fixed mindset means that you believe intelligence is a trait you are either born with, or are not. You believe that you are either good or bad at something, and don't hold the ability to change that. You give up easily and find tasks too difficult if you don't get it right away. A fixed mindset will make you fear mistakes and stop you from ever challenging yourself due to fear of failure.

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Why is a growth mindset important as a teacher/mentor?

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Why is a growth mindset important as a teacher/mentor?

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Having a growth mindset in my work as a teacher and mentor is important because I hold the power to foster a growth mindset in my students. By having a growth mindset myself, I am modeling for my students that human beings make mistakes, learn, grow, and change. If they see me having a growth mindset and using growth mindset words, they will likely adopt that same language and attitude. Students having a growth mindset is important because they will be more likely to take academic risks and challenge themselves. They will embrace mistakes and understand that their brain physically changes when they put in effort towards something. They will give up less and be more motivated to take on a challenge. They will take their growth mindset into the rest of their school career and life and will be more successful because of it!

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Yes- I absolutely believe that all students can learn. The role of the teacher is to unlock this. Some students will come to us with a fixed mindset and believe themselves that they cannot learn. However, explicitly teaching growth mindset, modeling it, and using intentional language to foster it can help students see that they, too, CAN learn. We all can! The learning happens more in the effort put in and the attitude that is adopted. With the right support, all students can learn, grow, and change!

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Ahhh there is SO MUCH that I would like to implement in my classroom! I will start by intentionally using growth mindset language, and praising effort over ability. I will put up some growth mindset visuals for students to be reminded throughout the day that they CAN learn. I will teach about the brain and how it physically changes... I think that is powerful for students. I will be using more wait time (both 1 and 2) and implementing the "get back to me" strategy as well. Lastly, I will be sure to celebrate growth and progress (even if it's small), and not wait for huge grand events to celebrate. I will also celebrate mistakes along the way and be sure to model that even teachers make mistakes!

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My mindset has definitely shifted in that I definitely believe all mindsets can shift. Some students will come to us with a fixed mindset, but that does not mean it is stuck that way. A fixed mindset can shifted to a growth mindset through intentional teaching, modeling, and practice! I not know a lot more strategies and tools to foster a growth mindset in my students, and have many resources to use as well!

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It was interesting to read my results from the quiz. I l discovered that I still have things to work on when it comes to my growth mindset. I can improve my mindset by trusting that I can improve my intelligence. Also, it is important to realize that making mistakes is a good thing. Often times, I don't want to make mistakes. I feel better about myself when I can easily complete something without it being hard or making mistakes.

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Growth mindset means having a positive mindset and believing that through hard work and motivation, you can achieve far greater things. Having a growth mindset means you need to know that your mind is changing in order to help you be a more positive, motivated, and strengthened person.

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A fixed mindset means that you think your abilities cannot be changed. Your mind is fixed on the fact that you cannot improve your abilities with hard work and motivation.

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After taking this survey again, I think that my results were very similar.  I noticed that I was more understanding of the questions the second time through and could have answered them "dishonestly" to try to get a perfect score.  That is what I needed to work on as a suggestion,  as I need to stop trying to look at the end product.  That will always be a tough battle as I coach and I focus on the process, but competition is competition.  Again, I scored well as a Growth Mindset on both surveys but I see it as a process vs. end result.

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I am very fortunate that my district has been working with growth mindset for the past few years. As a teacher, I think it helps that I am a coach and deal with so many athletes that overshoot goals and "fail" in their eyes but I get to help them make new, realistic goals and walk them through the process of "practice makes opportunities for later". Growth Mindset is a basis to releasing the stress of the end product and focusing on the journey and celebrating every victory. Without the small victories, there will only be one winner. I think back to what I say to my HS wrestlers, "there is only going to be one state champion, is that you, or where will your work and dedication bring you"?

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Oh how I could go off on this.......

My worst teachers, coaches, people  I work with who complain and sit in the teacher's lounge and complain.......  "If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem".  I honestly believe that a fixed mindset is the "old school, roll out the ball and it is my way, or the highway" type of teaching and living.  A fixed mindset is a mindset that refuses to learn and accept that there are new ways to interact and grow with the world we live in and teach in.

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Growth Mindset is VERY important as teaching PE, we have gone away with skills tests and are now grading on only participation based on National Standards. We give our kids choice in participation levels by allowing them to choose different activities building skills needed for the activities we are doing. If I were the teacher to only focus on the end product, vs. the process, and didn't celebrate the steps kids make, I would consider myself, way past time to retire. Having a growth mindset, and really focusing on it this past 2 years has really helped build relationships and a better community in my gymnasium so that my students know they have a safe place to try, grow and feel connected without fear of failure.

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Well,
That's a silly question......
The answer is yes.  My first thought when I read this is the swimming unit.
I have been so lucky these past 2 years to really focus on my teaching as I usually do but with more of an emphasis.
The past 2 years, I was able to help my students in the swim unit, who were "not the best students who gave effort", but when we got to the swimming unit, they really didn't want to give any effort.
After having honest conversations with them about the grading process, (as long as you dress and get near the pool, you are good to go), their attitudes and efforts changed.
In 10 days of swimming, tons of encouragements and flotation devices, they were able to go from one side of the pool to the other.  I told them both that I would video tape them and send it to their parent's for proof.
They went from kids that seemed disconnected, but with the encouragement and positive relationship and talk, they did it.  I sent their parents the video and the smile will always be in my mind on those days I really need it.

The question was, Can all students learn..........., As long as people don't give up on them and stop trying. Yes, all students can learn!

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As I am finishing this degree and all I have implemented with relationship building and being positive with my students, the absence of our 3rd trimester with long distance learning, I am ready to get back to teaching face to face and making those positive connections and helping students get back to a normal education that they so deserve.   Being home with my kids this past few months has really put it in perspective on how much they need social experiences along with the growth mindset that they are smart and will get better the more you put into it.  In wrestling, I tell my kids, " think of your effort like a bank, the more you put in, the more you can take out".  "You are the only one that knows where your limit is, my job is to push you past that point and make you believe you are better than you every thought you could be.  I'm here with you and your will succeed no matter where the end result is as long as you give me your all".  I plan to build upon that with a better mindset and I plan to build in more goal setting activities both in my PE  classes and coaching.

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I have always seen myself as a growth mindset teacher but after reading the articles, the videos and seeing all the resources, I am eager to start next year with an even more positive outlook and seeking those that might be needing that little encouragement, maybe not so much in my class but others classes. Getting to know your students, building relationships and letting them know you are there for them is a major factor in their education. I plan to keep implementing those daily celebrations at the end of the day (however that looks) and remembering, "not yet" will be a big part of my years to come.

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I learned after taking the quiz that I need to figure out how to handle criticism. I am too hard on myself when I make mistakes. I take things too personally, this is something that I have always struggled with!

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Having a growth mindset means that you embrace challenges even if they are hard. It means that we can do hard things even if we can't do them YET. Growth mindset is believing that making mistakes are ok as it is part of the learning process. You may fail, but you get back up and try again. Growth mindset is about showing effort into your work!

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If you have a fixed mindset it means you believe that you are not good at something. People with a fixed mindset often avoid challenges because they are afraid of "failing". They stick with what they know to try and protect themselves and their confidence.

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I think it is so important to have a growth mindset as a teacher and as a mentor. We are whom our students look up to so it is important that we model what a growth mindset looks like. We need to show them what making mistakes looks like and how we can grow and learn from making those mistakes. We need to demonstrate what it means to preserve and work through things that are hard. When we fall down, we show them what it is like to get back up and try again. We teach, we model, and we set the example! I believe that we can grow our growth mindsets together!

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After taking the quiz I discovered that there are still areas that I can work on to strengthen my growth mindset. I don't think I'll ever be "done" working on my growth mindset. I feel like it's something that we can always improve.

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Having a growth mindset means you realize that no matter what your ability is, you can always get better.  Knowing that you will make mistakes along the way, but understanding that they actually help you get closer to your goal.  It's about the process, not the end result.  You add the word "YET" at the end of everything you can't do.  You know you just can't do it YET!

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I definitely saw growth in my responses to this quiz. I learned that I need to work on not being so hard on myself when I make mistakes. I also need to challenge myself more and not fear failure.

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A growth mindset means you believe that mistakes can help you learn, that there is power in the word YET, that the effort you put forth matters, and you understand how the brain is like a muscle that grows as it encounters and works through challenges.

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A fixed mindset means that you avoid challenges, think mistakes are bad, that you are either good or bad at something, and are afraid of failing.

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It is important to have a growth mindset as a teacher because our students are observant. They will notice if we don't "practice what we preach." If we want our students to develop their own growth mindset, then we must model our own growth mindset with authenticity. This will show our students how growth mindset positively impacts our day to day life. With teaching, there are going to be struggles and difficult days, however, how we embrace and handle those difficult moments will be reflective of our mindset.

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I believe all students can learn. I also believe that all students learn differently and it is our job as teachers to understand how our students learn and adapt our teaching to build on our students strengths while also teaching our students how to embrace and work through their struggles.

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I plan to work on using specific praise with my students, focusing on effort, and helping them understand the brain science behind growth mindset.  I also want to "normalize the struggle" for my students and help them articulate their thinking.

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I now feel like I have a much better understanding of growth mindset and all that it entails. I feel like before this course, I only knew "the tip of the iceberg" when it came to growth mindset. I feel that I now have great resources to share with students and families, and better knowledge of how I can implement growth mindset daily in my classroom environment.

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After taking the quiz again- I realized that there are still some steps that I can take to reach a growth mindset. I probably have more potential in me than I am using currently. Great things to try and build towards!

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Having a growth mindset means that you rise up to a challenge and that you are not afraid of failure. You take those challenges and learn from your mistakes!

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Having a fixed mindset means that you don't think your qualities can be changed. People with a fixed mindset don't believe that they can improve their talents- they are afraid of failure and afraid of rising to the challenge.

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As a teacher and mentor it is so important to have a growth mindset. It is critical that we model different strategies in the classroom, so students will pick up on them. We our role models for our students, so if they see us make a mistake and we can learn and grow from it. Our students will then know that it is okay to do the same and learn that is how we learn- we make mistakes. Showing our students that we have a growth mindset when it comes to challenges in the classroom will model to them that we need to try out new challenges and learn from them.