Quick write:
Based on yesterday's debate and my research I stand on selective schools for "smart" kids shouldn't be allowed because it set an image for those "smart" kids and other kids that they have to put up with. For example, the kids in the selective school have to keep reaching a certain expectation which can lower their effort. Also the other students will think low of them self since they don't have grades like the ones on selective schools. Therefore my position in this topic is that I disagree with selective schools for "smart" kids.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Ability And Accomplishment
Quick Write:
It is my strong opinion that the best thing ever invented was the pen. I say this because a pen is necessary to write, sketch, and many other things. Another reason I believe this because it gives people a way to express themselves in so many different ways.
Summary:
So far I have been reading chapter 3 in Mindsets, there were some claims and examples. The first claim I took note of is how student's with fixed mindsets grades decline when moving on to junior high school. Also students with a growth mindset their grades increased. Students then learned that working hard didn't make you vulnerable but makes you smarter.
It is my strong opinion that the best thing ever invented was the pen. I say this because a pen is necessary to write, sketch, and many other things. Another reason I believe this because it gives people a way to express themselves in so many different ways.
Summary:
So far I have been reading chapter 3 in Mindsets, there were some claims and examples. The first claim I took note of is how student's with fixed mindsets grades decline when moving on to junior high school. Also students with a growth mindset their grades increased. Students then learned that working hard didn't make you vulnerable but makes you smarter.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Monday Post
Quick Write:
From chapter 2 on page 41 it says, "effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment." This is the main idea to my section of chapter 2 which I read. The idea of trying and failing gives many fear about effort. People with fixed mindsets think that, "effort is for those who don't have the ability." This means that people with fixed mindsets think if you have to put a lot of effort in something then you must not be good at it. However, people with growth mindset believe its effort that makes the fun of an accomplishment. In conclusion, effort has been named badly but it the key and fun to accomplishing a goal.
From chapter 2 on page 41 it says, "effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment." This is the main idea to my section of chapter 2 which I read. The idea of trying and failing gives many fear about effort. People with fixed mindsets think that, "effort is for those who don't have the ability." This means that people with fixed mindsets think if you have to put a lot of effort in something then you must not be good at it. However, people with growth mindset believe its effort that makes the fun of an accomplishment. In conclusion, effort has been named badly but it the key and fun to accomplishing a goal.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Change For The Better
Quick Write:
One aspect of mindset that I want to change is the amount of effort I put into completing my goals. During a challenge, obstacles always appear but still going for the main goal gets difficult. I do admit that sometimes I do give up on how much effort I put in everything.
Final Reflection:
I plan to keep myself on track when I'm doing something. I like to say I am my best cheerleader, so to change the aspect of my mindset that I identified in my quick write I would want to cheer my self up when I feel like giving up. Putting all effort in my things would be better for me.
One aspect of mindset that I want to change is the amount of effort I put into completing my goals. During a challenge, obstacles always appear but still going for the main goal gets difficult. I do admit that sometimes I do give up on how much effort I put in everything.
Final Reflection:
I plan to keep myself on track when I'm doing something. I like to say I am my best cheerleader, so to change the aspect of my mindset that I identified in my quick write I would want to cheer my self up when I feel like giving up. Putting all effort in my things would be better for me.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Half Way There
Quick Write:
I believe you aren't born with a fixed or growth mindset. Everyone has different ways of growing up and different experiences which makes their mindset. For example, I come from a life that I have to work hard to get what I want so I think I have both mindsets.
Final Reflection:
As a student I see how teachers motivate students. In my classes I see teachers honoring students who come everyday by putting their names in the classroom wall. Also, teachers talk to students about their good grades. However some teachers without knowing it can cause students to feel like a failure by setting them apart from others who are doing better. For example, if the teacher needs to have groups for an assignment the teacher would put good students together and those who haven't been to school in another group.
I believe you aren't born with a fixed or growth mindset. Everyone has different ways of growing up and different experiences which makes their mindset. For example, I come from a life that I have to work hard to get what I want so I think I have both mindsets.
Final Reflection:
As a student I see how teachers motivate students. In my classes I see teachers honoring students who come everyday by putting their names in the classroom wall. Also, teachers talk to students about their good grades. However some teachers without knowing it can cause students to feel like a failure by setting them apart from others who are doing better. For example, if the teacher needs to have groups for an assignment the teacher would put good students together and those who haven't been to school in another group.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Statements and Answers
Statements : Agree or Disagree
1. Your intelligence is something very basic about you that you can't change very much.
I disagree with this statement because there's no such thing as being smart. There are people who try hard learn things more each day and there's others who decide to not use their brain.
2. You can learn new things, but you can't really change how intelligent you are.
My opinion is that you can learn new things and its does change how intelligent you are because your using your brain to discover new things.
3. No matter how much intelligence you have, you can always change it quite a bit.
I agree with this statements because nobody is ever too smart. There's so many things to still explore and learning doesn't stop.
4. You can always substantially change how intelligent you are.
I agree with this statement because a person can always learn more and use their brain more.
Since reading The Mindset chapter my answers for the statements have become more meaningful. I am understand that the growth mindset sets challenges to make them as goals to overcome. However the fixed mindset prefers to take an easy way out to accomplish something which doesn't nearly mean cheating. During class I see students who have a fixed mindset and those who have a growth mindset. Everyone is different on how they want to do certain things. This mindset chapter is important to everyone to understand how to be a better person on a everyday basis. My classmates and I now understand the difference and can decide what's better. A difference between the two mindsets are how much effort we put into goals and it all shows. Therefore my answers for the statements have become more significant to me and everyone else should be aware of their mindset.
1. Your intelligence is something very basic about you that you can't change very much.
I disagree with this statement because there's no such thing as being smart. There are people who try hard learn things more each day and there's others who decide to not use their brain.
2. You can learn new things, but you can't really change how intelligent you are.
My opinion is that you can learn new things and its does change how intelligent you are because your using your brain to discover new things.
3. No matter how much intelligence you have, you can always change it quite a bit.
I agree with this statements because nobody is ever too smart. There's so many things to still explore and learning doesn't stop.
4. You can always substantially change how intelligent you are.
I agree with this statement because a person can always learn more and use their brain more.
Since reading The Mindset chapter my answers for the statements have become more meaningful. I am understand that the growth mindset sets challenges to make them as goals to overcome. However the fixed mindset prefers to take an easy way out to accomplish something which doesn't nearly mean cheating. During class I see students who have a fixed mindset and those who have a growth mindset. Everyone is different on how they want to do certain things. This mindset chapter is important to everyone to understand how to be a better person on a everyday basis. My classmates and I now understand the difference and can decide what's better. A difference between the two mindsets are how much effort we put into goals and it all shows. Therefore my answers for the statements have become more significant to me and everyone else should be aware of their mindset.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Another Tuesday
Quick Write:
As a student I am not perfect. If I could change how much effort I put in my school assignments, I believe I would have better grades. Also, I don't study at all.
Reflection:
Connecting the reading that I have read so far and my quick write the main idea is effort. A mindset can become better by changing the type of effort you put to challenging your self instead of just completing things. Students rather just complete assignments and not really pay attention to how they can improve and give more effort to things. In the reading it says, "The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when its not going well, its the hallmark of the growth mindset." This quote means putting more effort in a task even if your failing can help improve your mindset. Therefore, my quick write and what I have read so far in "The Mindsets" concludes to effort.
As a student I am not perfect. If I could change how much effort I put in my school assignments, I believe I would have better grades. Also, I don't study at all.
Reflection:
Connecting the reading that I have read so far and my quick write the main idea is effort. A mindset can become better by changing the type of effort you put to challenging your self instead of just completing things. Students rather just complete assignments and not really pay attention to how they can improve and give more effort to things. In the reading it says, "The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when its not going well, its the hallmark of the growth mindset." This quote means putting more effort in a task even if your failing can help improve your mindset. Therefore, my quick write and what I have read so far in "The Mindsets" concludes to effort.
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