![]() With practice, neural networks grow new connections, strengthen existing ones, and build insulation that speeds transmission of impulses. ![]() Research on brain plasticity has shown how connectivity between neurons can change with experience. Recent advances in neuroscience have shown us that the brain is far more malleable than we ever knew. Therefore they put in extra time and effort, and that leads to higher achievement. When students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. ![]() ![]() Dweck coined the terms fixed mindset and growth mindset to describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and intelligence. After studying the behavior of thousands of children, Dr. They noticed that some students rebounded while other students seemed devastated by even the smallest setbacks. Over 30 years ago, Carol Dweck and her colleagues became interested in students' attitudes about failure. ![]()
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