This video from the University of New South Wales outlines some things you can do to create a growth mindset
Consider the following fixed mindset statements and apply the 'change mindset process' to provide alternative growth mindset statements for each. The process is:
| Fixed mindset statements | Alternative growth mindset statements |
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I can't write essays |
I have an opportunity to learn more about how to write a good essay.
Other things to consider
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| The other students understand this better |
Am I missing something? If I speak to the other students, I can find out what I need to know.
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| The lecturer gave me too low a mark |
I need to get feedback from the lecturer so I can work harder and improve my mark
Other things to consider
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This is the best I can do |
I know that I can work harder and do better than this
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| It wasn't my fault that I missed the deadline |
I need to take responsibility for missing the deadline and make sure it does not happen again
Other things to consider
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| There is too much work to do to pass |
It's time to make a study plan and put more time into my studies so that I pass
Other things to consider
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| I never sleep well the night before an exam |
I'm going to speak to my tutor to discuss strategies to help me relax under pressure.
Other things to consider: |
| I'm aiming for the pass mark of 40% |
40% is well below what I know I can achieve if I work hard enough
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| I ignore feedback when I get coursework back |
Feedback can really help me to look for areas to improve my future coursework
Other things to consider
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There is no point going to the exam, I will just wait and do the re-sit |
I might pick up some tips from attending the exam or do better than I expect and pass
Other things to consider
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| Attending the revision tutorial would be a waste of time |
The revision tutorial will give me some extra guidance to help me focus my study
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| I lose an hour a day travelling to university |
I can catch up with some rest or read my notes when I am travelling to university
Other things to consider
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| It's hard to get in on time for the 9am lecture |
The discipline of getting to 9am lectures is giving me good experience for future employment
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| I hate group work. Other people hold me back |
Group work gives me a chance to develop leadership skills
Other things to consider
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| Only my core modules are interesting |
The non-core modules are broadening my knowledge of other subject disciplines
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Adapted from: Eales, A. (2020) Supporting students to develop transition skills during times of uncertainty. Available at: https://www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/docs/ethemes/student-transitions/mindset-student-activities-session-instructions.docx?sfvrsn=660dc581_8 (Accessed: 22 January 2024).