Motivation is a problem many scholars face—at any level. Use a helpful resource to light a fire and develop a growth mindset in young scholars. Praising effort is much more effective than praising correct answers and often leads to more motivation among class members. 

Concepts

teaching strategies, motivation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create graphic organizers that asks class members to list feedback that creates a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset
• After viewing the video, ask viewers to reflect on a lesson and the feedback they gave 

Classroom Considerations

• Presented within a science content, but would be good for any subject area

Pros

• Presented in a format accessible to many different grade levels
• Incorporates examples students and teachers encounter in a typical day
  

Cons

• None