In reading about mindsets, I've realized that most of my education is about studying material that I've forgotten or that no longer remains relevant to me. To me, this falls under fixed mindset. Most of my High School education was like this. Trying to study to remember just so I can pass. After the test, you can relax your brain and forget what you just learned. it doesn't stick with you past the school environment.
"The brain is like a muscle, you have to train it." I agree on that but are you enjoying training it? For myself, I'm involved in activities that constantly challenge my intelligence but also inspire my motivation. There are two professors I had as an undergrad that have always been apart of me. Professor Begonia who taught, "Psyche of Pilipinos" and Professor Jacoby who taught "Advanced Sound Design." Both allowed me to be at my most creative but also challenged me to take my learning's to another level. I still hear their voices in my head to this day. They weren't "by the books" but let the students help shape the class (their a bit like Pausch).
When students are challenged, they either respond or fold. The creative ones find a way while to other students just do enough.
Marc - You are such a great example of a growth mindset and you clearly have chosen a path that is following the inspiration of your mentors. the work with the students in the DJ curriculum must provide opportunity for students who might otherwise feel that school is not worth it - but you allow them to explore their creativity, self-expression, and growth mindset. Do you feel as though you have a growth mindset with your graduate studies? Sure seems like it! - Lisa T
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