3 HN users recommended this talk4 months2014–2020score 4.5
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
Recommended as a short, clear explanation of growth versus fixed mindset.
Eduardo Briceno gives a TEDx talk on mindset, contrasting fixed and growth views of ability. He argues that believing abilities can be developed encourages challenge, deliberate practice and grit.
“I've found this TED talk the best explanation of growth vs. fixed mindset” (HN, 2016)
Teaching strategies and teachers/tutors have an effect on student confidence, motivation, self-efficacy, attitudes, and performance. The first link (teaching math in the context of engineering) increases the confidence of female students (along with many other benefits): [link] Peer instruction narrows the gender gap [link] Inquiry based learning in math helps female students [link] and so on confidence (and related concepts like self-efficacy and sense of belonging) can be taught directly or positively influenced indirectly. See for example interventions that teach 'growth mindset' in math: [link] This video explains growth mindset the best: [this video] And Jo Boaler has written a great deal on how growth mindset can improve girls' performance in math classes: [link]
It's called "growth mindset" (vs. fixed mindset). There are books and hundreds of articles on it. I've found this TED talk the best explanation of growth vs. fixed mindset: [this video]
This is very common situation for most of the people and it is also general for all fields. Many colleague around me who are also not interested about their daily work. Mind set is important factor to do something. Just sharing a video with you.... In youtube [this video]
Mindset talk offered to someone demotivated at work
I think you missed the word "also" in my comment: "See also work on 'growth mindset' vs. 'fixed mindset'" That's all I said about growth mindset in my comment. For a good explanation of growth mindset, I usually show faculty and college students this video as a start: [this video]
Good explanation of growth mindset for faculty and students
As a manager I saw what people can do when you believe in them... So I honestly can't believe anymore that someone isn't talented enough! A growth mindset, having a plan, real effort and of-course some luck/support, are things that I believe in. I suggest this thought-provoking TEDx talk: [this video]
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