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
I have seen schools across the country working long and hard to embed a commitment to the unlimited development of every student into their cultures. The result, in terms of motivated learners and test scores, often is spectacular.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture that supports the limitless growth of students in educational environments.
Carol S. Dweck highlights the significant impact that schools can have when they prioritize the unlimited development of each student. By creating a culture that encourages growth and commitment, students not only become more motivated learners but also achieve remarkable results in their academic performance. Dweck's perspective underscores the transformative power of educational practices that focus on individual potential rather than fixed abilities.
Themes
EducationDevelopmentMotivationStudentsCultures
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a school board meeting to advocate for student-centered initiatives.
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All quotes →Some students start thinking of their intelligence as something fixed, as carved in stone. They worry about, 'Do I have enough? Don't I have enough?'
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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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