Raising Smart Kids
An interesting article from Mr. Rappleye and video from Mr. Ebeling via Mr. Jacobi:
Video -- from Mr. Ebeling: Carol Dweck talks about her related research on "growth mindset" (belief that one's talents can be developed and that abilities are built over time) versus "fixed mindset" (belief that one's talents are set in stone--either you have them or you don't). CLICK HERE TO VIEW 4 MIN. VIDEO.
Article -- "The Secret to Raising Smart Kids"
By Carol S. Dweck from Scientific American
Hint: Don't tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on effort—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life.
Many people assume that superior intelligence or ability is a key to success. But more than three decades of research shows that an overemphasis on intellect or talent—and the implication that such traits are innate and fixed—leaves people vulnerable to failure, fearful of challenges and unmotivated to learn.
Teaching people to have a “growth mind-set,” which encourages a focus on effort rather than on intelligence or talent, produces high achievers in school and in life... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
