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Growth mindset and the power of “yet”

Growth mindset and the power of “yet”

FromThe Opportunity Gap


Growth mindset and the power of “yet”

FromThe Opportunity Gap

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What is growth mindset? How can you shift your thinking from “I can’t do it” to “I can’t do it yet?” And why is mindset extra important for kids who learn and think differently?  This episode explains key concepts through the life experiences of Savannah Treviño-Casias, a young adult who was diagnosed with dyscalculia in sixth grade. Find out how she went from believing she could never do math to powering her way through a college statistics course so she could become a psychologist.  Learn about the intersection of growth mindset, learning disabilities, and kids of color. And get tips to help struggling students: Understand the power of “yet”Set specific goals that they want to reachVisualize their mindsets by drawing and naming themVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to growth mindset worksheets and other helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.  Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. 
Released:
Jan 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

Kids of color who have ADHD and other common learning differences often face a double stigma. But there’s a lot that families can do to address the opportunity gap in our communities. Host Julian Saavedra is a father of two. He's also an assistant principal who has spent nearly 20 years working in public schools. Join Saavedra as he talks with parents and experts and offers tips to help you advocate for your child. Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and check out more podcasts from the Understood Podcast Network at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.