Week 8 Growth Mindset

Working mind

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I definitely think it's wise to revisit the topic of a growth mindset after traveling this far along in the semester. There was a certain analysis that this topic was seen more as a preparation to the course. After working through eight weeks, it's clear the growth mindset was meant to do much more. After really getting knowledge about this, I was able to apply this to work done. This is a course where there is freedom in what you are able to do for your assignments. At first, I considered doing what would play to my strengths. This would be a safe bet as I would have a comfort zone surrounding my grades. After thinking a little more in depth, I recalled the idea of the growth mindset. I realized that it would be interesting to challenge myself and take part in assignments that would take me out of my comfort zone. From this, I think I have been better at taking criticism and applying it correct when I go through revisions. I have been able to learn from others and using that knowledge for my own progression.

Growth Mindset

Growth of Mind

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I don't think I've ever heard of Carol Dweck specifically, but I have heard of the growth mindset. I don't know if I heard about it through those exact terms, but the concepts are definitely the same. I don't know exactly how much the growth mindset applies to my academic life now, but it definitely did during my days in grade school. I remember constantly thinking the work was too easy and felt as if I was not learning because of the simplicity of the work. In college, I've found that most of my work is not easy for me. I can get the grades I want, but I have to work very hard. If I am lucky enough to get an easy class, I take it as a breath of fresh air. Since I've been in college, my biggest challenge has been trying to absorb everything. I think there's so much information in such little time which has caused problems in my learning process. I'm a little worried with the state of my anatomy class, but my ultimate goal is to get a 4.0 this semester.