Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn't mean that others can't do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.
Carol S. DweckRead
We found that process praise predicted the child's mindset and desire for challenge five years later.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The way we praise children influences their future attitudes towards challenges and learning.
Carol S. Dweck's quote highlights the significance of 'process praise,' which focuses on the effort and strategies a child uses rather than their inherent abilities. This type of praise fosters a growth mindset, encouraging children to embrace challenges and continue developing their skills over time, ultimately shaping their long-term attitudes toward learning.
Themes
PraiseMindsetEducationLearningChildrenChallenges
In practice
Example use cases
During a parent-teacher conference, a teacher might share this quote to emphasize the importance of encouraging children through process praise.
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In one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means you're not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldn't need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.
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Our message to parents is to focus on the process the child engages in, such as trying hard or focusing on the task - what specific things they're doing rather than, 'You're so smart. You're so good at this.' Although it's never too late to change, what you do early matters.
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Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.
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I loved everything. I loved sciences and I loved humanities. But ultimately, I felt that in the humanities, you know, you're writing about things that already exist. But in the sciences, you're discovering things that no one has known before. Ultimately I chose psychology because it seemed to combine science with things that I liked to think about.
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