In this article we explain how mindset impacts a students ability to study, and how to give feedback to nurture a positive mindset
The article explores how self-determination theory and mindset theory influence students' learning. It highlights three universal psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness, crucial for effective functioning. The article delves into Carol Dweck's Mindset Theory, distinguishing between fixed and growth mindsets. A fixed mindset perceives intelligence and talents as static, limiting personal development, while a growth mindset views these traits as developable through effort. This mindset difference affects how students approach challenges and learning. Feedback plays a crucial role in fostering a growth mindset; it can either encourage development or reinforce a fixed mindset. Positive, process-oriented feedback, focusing on specific actions rather than innate traits, encourages a growth mindset, boosting motivation and performance. The article underscores the importance of feedback in nurturing students' belief in their ability to improve and succeed.