Growth Mindset

GrowTh mind·set

/ɡrōTH/ /ˈmīn(d)ˌset/

noun

The belief that a person can improve their abilities through effort, learning, and persistence.

Aaron shares how he learned even as a Major League player you have to work at improving.

Related Vocabulary

iteration - (noun) the action or process of repeating

determination - (noun) firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end

self-doubt - (noun) a lack of faith in oneself

confident - (adjective) having or showing assurance and self-reliance

improve (verb) to advance or make progress in what is desirable

process (noun) a natural phenomenon marked by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result

Growth Mindset Activity

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Identify language that incorporates a growth-mindset

  • Express emotions with a growth-mindset

  • Recognize the difference between a fixed and growth mindset.


Additionally, here are some other clips that expand on and support youth in a Growth mindset