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The main reason that some parents and teachers have a false understanding of the growth mindset is that they think it’s much simpler to achieve than it actually is. With this idea of the “false growth mindset,” some believed that, “…it was only about putting forth effort or that a teacher could foster growth mindset merely by telling kids to try hard” (Liyanawatte, 2016). While that may be a part of achieving the growth mindset, it takes a lot more…

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A growth mindset refers to a way of thinking where one understands that they can improve their skills, and if they don’t succeed at first, they can eventually with hard work. When referring to kids with a growth mindset, researcher Carol Dweck says that, “… they understood that their abilities could be developed.” On the other hand, those with a fixed mindset feel defeated when they are faced with a challenge, and according to Dweck, the students with a fixed…

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