Psychologyspeaking topic
In Dweck's research, telling children 'you worked so hard' instead of 'you're so smart' made them more resilient. Why does the way we are praised shape how we handle failure?
— Dweck, mindset theory
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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