KQED News Mind/Shift – Deborah Farmer Kris
“When it comes to kids, growth mindset is a hot topic in education. Studies indicate that children who view intelligence as pliable and responsive to effort show greater persistence when encountering new or difficult tasks. In contrast, children who view intelligence as static or “fixed” have a harder time rebounding from academic setbacks or are reluctant to take on new challenges that might be difficult. Students are not the only ones encountering new challenges at school: Teachers face an evolving profession, driven in part by technology and a rapidly changing economy. Math teacher Jim Doherty remembers the conversation that became the catalyst for his mid-career journey. After he observed a teacher’s classes and offered some feedback, his colleague replied, “I’ve been at this awhile. I don’t think you can teach me anything new.” Doherty’s gut response was reflective. He thought to himself, “I hope I never become the teacher who stops learning.” And so, 27 years into his teaching career, he decided to take a risk and try something new: he signed up for Twitter.”(more)