Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck
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Growth Mindset with Mojo
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Growth Mindset with Mojo
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How to Learn
CEFR A2
Pre-Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below. Then listen to the audio answers and report back on what you’ve heard.
| What was the most difficult subject for you at school? |
TRANSCRIPT
The most difficult subject for me at school was definitely math! I really struggled with some of the concepts and formulas, and it felt like no matter how much I studied, it never really clicked. But I had a great teacher who helped me break things down step by step, and that made it easier to get through.
| Have you ever given up something because you thought it was too difficult for you? |
TRANSCRIPT
Yeah, I’ve given up on learning guitar before. I picked it up thinking it’d be fun, but after a few weeks, I just couldn’t seem to get the hang of it. My fingers hurt, and it felt like I wasn’t making any progress, so I just stopped. Looking back, I probably needed to approach it with a bit more patience and structured practice.
| Do you believe you need to have talent to become good at something? |
TRANSCRIPT
I don’t believe you need to have talent to be good at something. Talent might give you a bit of a head start, but I think hard work and deliberate practice are much more important. If you stick with something, put in the effort, and stay consistent, you can definitely improve, even if it’s tough in the beginning.
part one
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- Why did Mojo want to quit school?
- What did Katie tell him?
- What is the brain similar to?
part two
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- Why did Mojo abandon his Robot project?
- How do people feel about making mistakes?
- What does it mean to learn from your mistakes?
part three
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- What was Katie’s problem?
- Why are people afraid to ask for help?
- What is the meaning of the phrase: “Not yet”?
part four
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- How did Mojo want to become a genius?
- Is there any shortcut to getting smarter?
- How do the neurons work?
part five
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- Is the Growth Mindset about trying harder?
- Does the Growth Mindset mean you can do anything if you work hard enough?
- How should we feel about doing challenging things?
- What is the ultimate goal of the Growth Mindset?
PRACTICE
Play this Multidecker game to see if you understand the main concepts of the Growth Mindset.
POLL
Cast your vote in the poll.