Part I. Foundations.
What is Growth Mindset? How did it develop? What are its implications on education? Find out in the video below. This is the first of a 3-part series (2 videos and 1 article post).
Part II. Controversies
What are some of the issues confronting the Growth Mindset system? Why are some psychologists questioning its application to real world situations? The video below is the second part of a 3-part series. The 3rd part presents a resolution to the questions above. To access the last part of the series click here.
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