Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset

March 5, 2020
Hannah Hildreth
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Now that you’ve learned about the two mindsets, let’s talk about how you can help your student grow this semester by utilizing different resources on campus.

Think Tank

Before your student came to the university, they might have had certain study skills or a grasp on how to do their homework. Now that we’re a few weeks into the semester they might be thinking that they might need to change their ways to get the grades they want. Think Tank offers free and fee-based services. They have tutoring, workshops, academic coaching, test prep and so much more. Think Tank is available online (thinktank.arizona.edu) or at a variety of locations all over campus. About 30% of University of Arizona students use Think Tank and many report that they felt more confident and gained new skills.

SOS

Brene Brown once said “We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”  (SOS) is for students who find themselves facing questions or issues and are unsure about where to go for answers. ANY QUESTION. JUST ASK. Whether a student has too much information or too little, SOS will help. Every student has a different experience at the University of Arizona, and maybe the FAQs don't apply. Reach out to SOS for answers to fit your needs or any old question you may have. SOS is happy to help you or your student navigate through any questions or processes that you need help with.

 

Ways for your student to incorporate Growth Mindset into their everyday life:

Embrace Challenges- The CatTran drops you off too early for class, but if you take the next one, you’ll be late to class. Take the early one and use your extra time to read over your notes or book.

Learn from Mistakes- You keep staying up late and missing your 8am. Try setting a schedule for when you go to bed and extra alarms. Also, next semester you could consider not taking 8ams if you can avoid them.

Treat Feedback as an Opportunity- If your professors are writing feedback on your assignments, make sure to read it. By reading the feedback especially on papers it can help you do better next time.

Celebrate the Successes of Others- Maybe your roommate did better on a test than you and that is okay. Celebrate their success and possibly ask if you can study together next time.