3.2 Belief and Growth vs Fixed Mindset

Robin Frkovic, MEd., BSc

3.2 Belief and Growth vs Fixed Mindset

Instructor Preparation and Summary

In this unit, we introduce learners to the concepts of beliefs and mindset. Throughout the unit, the focus is on empowering learners to examine their mindset and beliefs and realize that they have the power to change either if they desire. The PowerPoint is lengthy as these topics encompass a lot of information and instructors may prefer to split it into two different topics. Students can complete a questionnaire to assess their own mindset and use an infographic to reflect on their mindset in different areas of their life. Students can also conduct research on the internet to find videos of people demonstrating a growth mindset in their lives.

The principles of Universal Design for Learning are incorporated into the variety of activities in this unit.

This unit will help some students to:

Define the term belief.
Describe the term belief as it relates to themselves.
Identify their limiting and empowering beliefs.
Discuss the relationship between beliefs and mindset.
Define fixed and growth mindsets.
List areas in their lives that they have a fixed mindset.
Identify ways to change a fixed mindset into a growth mindset.
Research a growth mindset on the internet.

Classroom Activities

Unit 3.2 Growth vs Fixed Mindset Questionnaire (MS Word)
Unit 3.2 Growth vs Fixed Mindset Questionnaire (PDF)

Interactive Questionnaire

Below is an H5P interactive based on the Growth vs Fixed Mindset Questionnaire listed above. The H5P will automatically score the users based on their answers. The higher the total score the more likely a user has a growth mindset. The lower the score the more likely the user has a fixed mindset.