14-11-2011, 11:03 AM
Tom/Craig,
Interesting stuff and I will need to go and do some research on those mentioned.
I can see where you are coming from Tom but not sure if it is exactly the same thing: will need to think about it! To me what you're saying is that it is a lack of motivation to learn. Whereas the fixed mindset arises because the person has a fear of failure that might invalidate their self-image of being gifted. That is clearly a reason for the lack of motivation but it (fixed mindset) is more specific and therefore might be a more useful 'condition' to recognise and hence make it easier to apply the right remedy.
For example if you correctly believe that someone does not progress because they have become demotivated because they have tired of beating their club mates at school, you might stimulate them by taking them down the road to the adult club. On the other hand no longer being the top dog might well not be experienced as a challenge to be embraced rather a threat to their self-belief.
Ultimately these ideas are only of value if they do produce improved understanding of why we behave as we do and allow us or our mentors to improve outcomes.
Interesting stuff and I will need to go and do some research on those mentioned.
I can see where you are coming from Tom but not sure if it is exactly the same thing: will need to think about it! To me what you're saying is that it is a lack of motivation to learn. Whereas the fixed mindset arises because the person has a fear of failure that might invalidate their self-image of being gifted. That is clearly a reason for the lack of motivation but it (fixed mindset) is more specific and therefore might be a more useful 'condition' to recognise and hence make it easier to apply the right remedy.
For example if you correctly believe that someone does not progress because they have become demotivated because they have tired of beating their club mates at school, you might stimulate them by taking them down the road to the adult club. On the other hand no longer being the top dog might well not be experienced as a challenge to be embraced rather a threat to their self-belief.
Ultimately these ideas are only of value if they do produce improved understanding of why we behave as we do and allow us or our mentors to improve outcomes.