"Growth" vs "Fixed" mindset

When a student has a fixed mindset he or she think that there is always a right or wrong answer or solution to a problem. These students are often afraid to think for themselves and try new ways to approach things. If teachers continue to teach students how to learn and do it in a "fixed" mindset kind of way then how will those students be able to survive in the real world. In my opinion they won't.

The other type of mindset that was discussed was a "growth" mindset. This is when students are able to see that there are many different ways to approach a problem and there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer as long as you can back it up. These students realize that it is okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them and make sure that you do it different the next time. These students will be able to make it in the real world because they will realize that the world is changing and he or she will always have to find a different way to solve a problem as the world changes.

As a teacher I believe it is very important to make sure we are encouraging our students to have a "growth" mindset. When a student has this mindset he or she is able to think for him or her self and not just learn a right or wrong answer. In order for students to be able to perform on the high level of blooms then he or she must be able to think for himself and always have an open mind.I think this is a very important concept that all teachers need to work on and help their students achieve this mindset.