The key elements of what having a growth mindset involves

INSTRUCTIONS: For this week’s assignment, you will write a brief story with the key elements I have outlined in this handout. It’s important to make sure the story emphasizes all the key elements of what having a growth mindset involves like working hard, trying new strategies, seeking help, and learning from mistakes. Take a few minutes now to recall a time when you were struggling to overcome a challenge or when you decided to learn something new that was hard for you. Respond to the prompts below: 1. Describe the challenge you were facing or the new skill/knowledge you wanted to learn. 2. Why did you want to take on this challenge? What motivated you? 3. Did you have any moments of feeling discouraged? Did you have a negative voice telling you to give up at any point? If so, what helped you preserve? 4. Did you make any mistakes along the way? What did you learn as a result? 5. What strategies were most helpful? How did you figure out what strategies to use? 6. Where there others who helped you or cheered you on? What did they do? How did they help? 7. Did your success help others in any way? How? 8. Please note whether or not you give your permission for your story to be shared with future classes.                                                                                                                                                      

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