The growth mindset is something that I value as an educator and as a learner. Practicing this mindset will help learners take a more open approach to new challenges. It helps learners to connect with the concept of failing forward, understanding that mistakes are opportunities for correction and growth. As I continue learning in my program, I will take advantage of criticism, and use it as an opportunity to get better. I have discouraged myself several times for not being at my best, but my colleagues and professors have supported me and really pushed my thinking and abilities. The feeling is much more rewarding when you produce better work. I’m glad that I get to practice with the growth mindset more moving forward because it’s easy to grasp the concept, but consciously applying this will take some time.
Taking criticism positively is a practice of failing forward. I definitely want to deliver this method to my students and peers, but for me to do so I need to be able to model it thoroughly. If I truly want to succeed, then I should use any opportunity to develop. There are times in life when we really wish we had someone tell us what to do, so I have to remind myself not to take for granted when someone gives you constructive information. I also realize that learning is a forever process. My beliefs will constantly be challenged, and I’m never opposed to changing my mind about things. Opposition is very important because it allows you to view inconsistencies in your own logic, and it gives you an opportunity to do more research. Whether you change your opinion or further solidify it, you become more educated on the matter. I advocate for change and innovation so failing forward is a valuable concept in educational development. I must comfortably acknowledge failure in order to thoroughly assess areas in need of improvement.
Currently in my field, I am learning through choice, ownership, voice, and authentic leaning experiences (COVA); and I will provide the same opportunity to the future of education. As I move forward, I want to grow with the ownership of my learning. I am working towards letting go of such an ingrained procedure of acceptance in terms of presenting my knowledge. It’s easy to say how much I love the COVA approach to learning, but in reality, it is still something that I am trying to develop. I don’t want to be afraid to step out of the box and really go beneath the surface when expressing educational research. It always helps me to remember that guidance is always available.
I had an epiphany. Proficiency of the growth mindset is the answer to COVA. COVA is the sea of learning, and the Growth Mindset is the bravery you develop to dive in it!
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