12-11-2011, 06:43 PM
I would highlight that the growth/fixed mindset is not just about hard work. The hard work in the right thing follows from having a growth mindset. It is also about why some people might be resistant to new ideas or be willing to work hard at somethings but not at others. Someone who has a fixed mindset may well work hard is some areas but not in all.
Unless the coach has an understanding of a possible reason why a player will work at for example his openings but not his end games; or will do lots of puzzles but not learn opening theories then how can he help his charge?
There is often a feeling that the high achiever who does not work hard is simply lazy: this may be the case but it may well be for other reasons, including those associated with a fixed mindset.
The whole emphasis of the original talk was to help parents/coaches to help the children. Indeed the point was made that it applied to everyone involved - the parents, the coaches and so on. It is not about labeling the children, rather the attitude and the reasons behind it, in much the same way that giving a name to a particular physical condition can be helpful.
Angus: who is saying that the only reason that some one might not progress as fast as expected is because they have a fixed mindset? No one.
No-one is recommending a 'negative' approach.
I would suggest that how people respond to praise is not straight forward and if there is evidence that one type of praise may hinder a child's development surely coaches/parents should take note?
Unless the coach has an understanding of a possible reason why a player will work at for example his openings but not his end games; or will do lots of puzzles but not learn opening theories then how can he help his charge?
There is often a feeling that the high achiever who does not work hard is simply lazy: this may be the case but it may well be for other reasons, including those associated with a fixed mindset.
The whole emphasis of the original talk was to help parents/coaches to help the children. Indeed the point was made that it applied to everyone involved - the parents, the coaches and so on. It is not about labeling the children, rather the attitude and the reasons behind it, in much the same way that giving a name to a particular physical condition can be helpful.
Angus: who is saying that the only reason that some one might not progress as fast as expected is because they have a fixed mindset? No one.
Quote:It's the job of the coach to spot issues and respond positively not negativelyEh that is exactly the point - except in your view if the problem is that they have a fear of not appearing talented.
No-one is recommending a 'negative' approach.
I would suggest that how people respond to praise is not straight forward and if there is evidence that one type of praise may hinder a child's development surely coaches/parents should take note?