Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn't mean that others can't do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.
Carol S. DweckRead
Think about being a teenager and feeling like school is just about taking tests you may or may not be interested in, after which someone will judge whether or not you're smart. No one's going to be inspired by that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote critiques the education system's focus on testing rather than fostering genuine interest and inspiration in students.
Carol S. Dweck's quote reflects on the experiences of teenagers in an education system that prioritizes standardized testing over nurturing curiosity and passion for learning. She argues that this approach does not inspire students, as it reduces their worth to merely a score or judgment, leading to a disconnection from the genuine pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.
Themes
EducationInspirationTestingLearningTeens
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom setting where students feel disengaged, this quote can highlight the need for more inspiring teaching methods.
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All quotes →Some students start thinking of their intelligence as something fixed, as carved in stone. They worry about, 'Do I have enough? Don't I have enough?'
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In one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means you're not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldn't need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.
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Our message to parents is to focus on the process the child engages in, such as trying hard or focusing on the task - what specific things they're doing rather than, 'You're so smart. You're so good at this.' Although it's never too late to change, what you do early matters.
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Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.
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I loved everything. I loved sciences and I loved humanities. But ultimately, I felt that in the humanities, you know, you're writing about things that already exist. But in the sciences, you're discovering things that no one has known before. Ultimately I chose psychology because it seemed to combine science with things that I liked to think about.
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