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Developing a growth mindset

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1/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
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55/100
Issue type
Documentation
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Research direction

Watch the two linked videos, then use the four reflection questions to write about your mindset and development barriers. Post your planned actions and a supportive message in your cohort's Slack channel, and add the Slack post link as a comment on this issue.

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🏕 Priority Mandatory 🐇 Size Small 📅 Sprint 3 Core Module-Onboarding Submit:Slack
Coursework content

Watch The power of believing that you can improve | Carol Dweck | TED and Neuroplasticity.

Write your reflections on why it is important to have a growth mindset as a developer and how a growth mindset will positively impact you in your career in the long term. Try to answer the following questions:

  • When did I have a closed mindset this week, and why?
  • When did I have an open mindset this week, and why?
  • What have I learnt about myself, as a result?
  • What will I do differently next time?
Estimated time in hours

1

What is the purpose of this assignment?

This assignment supports developing a growth mindset while learning new skills and facing barriers.

How to submit

Write in your cohort's Slack channel what actions you will take in order to overcome your barriers to participating in coding and write a supportive message to one of your peers who has shared their barriers in the channel.
Add the link to your Slack post as a comment on this ticket.

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