The assignment:

After reading respond these questions in two paragraphs:

Paragraph 1 Do you think you generally approach challenges in like with a fixed mindset or growth mindset? How can you develop or further develop a growth mindset? Provide explanations and details.

Paragraph 2 How can you approach this class, your education and your current job/future career with a growth mindset? Explain actions you can take so that you can ensure you approach challenges with a growth mindset.

(paragraphs must have 6-8 sentences each)

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21st century skills comprise skills, abilities, and learning dispositions that have been identified as being required for success in 21st century society and workplaces by educators, business leaders, academics, and governmental agencies. This is part of a growing international movement focusing on the skills required for students to master in preparation for success in a rapidly changing, digital society. Many of these skills are also associated with deeper learning, which is based on mastering skills such as analytic reasoning, complex problem solving, and teamwork. Gaining 21st Century employability skills will help prepare you for the demands of the modern workforce. These are gained through a combination of awareness, practice in the workplace, and reflection. The assignments associated with each skill will help you with your journey.

What is growth mindset? A growth mindset is when students understand that their abilities can be developed, (Dweck, 2014).

But arent some people naturally smarter than others? Yes and no. People are born with unique genetic structures, meaning they are initially better than others at different things. However, those with a growth mindset believe that one can always improve, catch up, or even surpass others natural talents. This is where teachers play a crucial role in shaping a students confidence and outlook on school through productive, continuous feedback. It is crucial that teachers who understand the growth mindset do everything in their power to unlock that learning, (Dweck, 2015). Fixed Mindset: In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. They also believe that talent alone creates successwithout effort. (Dweck, 2015)

Growth Mindset: In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard workbrains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. (Dweck, 2015)