Instruction
Recent research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience is clarifying and deepening our understanding of how we learn and shedding new light on the construct (Curious? Look it up!) of intelligence. Learning is a relatively permanent change in thinking and behavior. The only way that can happen is by changing the way your brain is wired. The more times a neural connection is activated, and the more connections that concept has with others, the easier that particular neural pattern fires. This requires work! But your brain – your intelligence – can change through effort and practice.
1. Read the article, “Carol Dweck Revisits the ‘Growth Mindset"
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2. Write the main message of the article as it pertains to you as a scholar.
3. Write three supporting points that pertain to you as a scholar.
4. Watch the videos “How to Get the Most Out of Studying: Parts 1 through 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH95h36NChI
5. Write the main message of each of the five videos. (5 concepts)
6. Write 2 or three supporting messages from each of the videos (10-15 concepts)
7. Watch the Imposter Syndrome video
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_cox_what_is_imposter_syndrome_and_how_can_you_combat_it?language=en
8. Write your reaction to the video. Do you think you have ever felt imposter syndrome? How might you lessen these feelings next time you feel this way?
9. Write an essay (2-3 double spaced pages) that could help other students, incorporating the messages from the article and videos.
10. Turn in your notes (the main and supporting messages from the article and videos) and your complete, organized essay that could help other students.
Curious? Look it up!
“Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning” by Brown, Roediger, & McDaniel
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck