https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/mbrittain/activity/ Activity feed for Matthew Brittain. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 3e5eba71a3c9f65530299c53ac616503 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=168768 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:46:07 -0400 When you promote a growth mindset culture in the classroom you are letting students know that it is ok to make mistakes or not know something. This encourages people to ask questions and to be more curious, rather than staying quiet when confused because they do not want to be judged for “not knowing.” I think it also allows the instructor the…[Read more]

]]> 968896fed586a34ae35b24482ce85487 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1001034/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:09:51 -0400 7290ad59032870d108247960e94a8374 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=168757 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:09:23 -0400 I absolutely agree it is important for someone who experiences failure to have the opportunity to reflect about what worked and what did not work. Students should be encouraged to reflect on how taking better advantage of the resources available to support them could have resulted in success, rather than being hard on themselves for not being…[Read more]

]]> e91149d50c3dfa4ce666739b52163b58 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=168707 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:19:10 -0400 I agree. I believe failure, aka experiencing challenges, teaches humility. This quote reinforces the fact problems are often solved through trial and error.

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