Lesson Plan: Understanding Growth and Fixed Mindsets
A 50-minute high school lesson on Carol Dweck's research: students tell growth from fixed mindsets and build strategies to overcome challenges.
Description: This lesson unlocks Carol Dweck's research on Mindset's and orients high schools students to over come challenges by adopting an growth mindset.
Grade Level: High School
Objectives:
Students will define and differentiate between Fixed Mindset and Growth Mindset.
Students will identify examples of Fixed Mindset and Growth Mindset in real-life scenarios.
Students will reflect on their own mindset and develop strategies to cultivate a Growth Mindset.
Students will evaluate the benefits of adopting a Growth Mindset.
National Standards: Complies with NBEA Entrepreneurship 2023 Standard I.1 Examine the role entrepreneurs play in today’s economy and recognize the unique personal characteristics and skills that successful entrepreneurs possess.
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with case studies
- Projector or screen for presentations
- Computers or tablets for online resources (optional)
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