Name: The power of believing that you can improve
Uploaded: 2014-12-17T16:12:06Z
Duration: 10 min 10 s
Description: Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

The power of believing that you can improve

Believing that abilities can improve with effort transforms how people face challenges. In one Chicago high school, students who failed a course received a grade of 'Not Yet,' reminding them that learning is a process. Studies show students praised for effort and strategy, rather than intelligence, become more resilient and persistent. Classrooms that focus on growth have helped underperforming children in Harlem and the South Bronx soar to the top of academic rankings.