Session 04: Professor Mitra's research and Fixed Mind-set VS Growth Mindset -Carol Dweck Summary: You spoke in pairs about Professor Mitra's video that you read and took notes about self-directed learning. We primarily discussed rethinking education in the digital age article. Here is his awarded TED Talk: Mitra, S. (2010, July). The child-driven education. [Video]. YouTube. http://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education?language=en 1. What was interesting about Mitra's TED Talk? 2. Was there anything that was not clear? If so, what was that? And an introduction to Growth mindsets: Spencer, J. (2017, March 27). Growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CHPnZfFmU  Homework due in class on 07/06/2020: 1. Complete one entry or more of self-study in your Four-Skills Log. The entry should be one hour in length or longer, and please answer the questions completely: Which day, which practice task, and how long? Reflections: What did you do? How long for? What did you notice? How did you feel? New speaking or listening goals? 2. Please read and take 2 to 3 pages of notes in keywords, summaries, and quotation marks as needed: Dweck, C. S. (2010). Mind-sets. Principal Leadership, 10(5), 26-29. http://eschs.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/1/7/25174886/mind-sets-and-equitable-education.pdf 3. Please research your top self-directed learning problem of the 15 tips, with half a page of notes. I hope you read the 15 tips and take notes on only the advice that you think will be good for you: Cobb, J. (2013, October 8). 15 ways of the successful self-directed learner. Mission to learn. http://www.missiontolearn.com/self-directed-learning-success/ PS: If you want to read ahead for Class 05 Homework, here are the links below: Alternatives to School. (2017). Benefits of self-directed learning. Alternatives to school. http://alternativestoschool.com/articles/benefits-self-directed-learning/ Association for Psychological Science. (2012, October 4). What makes self-directed learning effective? ScienceDaily. |