Four Academic Mindsets [Category: Mindset]: Please read Chapter 5 (pp. 28 - 38) of Teaching Adolescents to Become Learners [...] (Chicago University). Then, select one of the four academic mindsets ( belonging, growth mindset, self-efficacy, or relevance/purpose) and post an argument about how your selected mindset is the most important one for you to achieve academic success at DCCC. Avoid discussing other students' mindsets. Rather, focus on your personal mindset and academic goals. Here is a list of the four academic mindsets: "I can succeed at this" -- Is the truest reason behind the majority of my choices made in the Academic scene. Living in comfort zones is a challenge that I have to face and love, battling it constantly. In a normal day, choosing things that seem completely out of my individual comfort zone peak my interest greatly. Although, in the classroom where my upcoming career depends on it, I find it extremely difficult to chance my abilities. Through experience, I have found it to be easier on the mind to pick the choices of which I am certain I will do great in. (similar to the Growth vs Fixed mindset). Classes that I am certain that I will struggle with are much easier to avoid for myself.
So, what makes this Academic Mindset great for me? Well, it isn't great at all honestly, think about being trapped by fear of failing... that's what this mindset is all about. Think about always debating if you should take the easier class because you know you'll pass or should you take the harder class because it'll look better but be uncertain about passing. This mindset has not only helped at Delaware County Community College but also in the workplace and when I attend high school. I always believed in myself as a "Go-getter" when it comes to something that I am specifically interested in, but once a subject comes along that confuses me or intimidates me, I rather choose the easier path. Although, at Delaware County Community College using this mindset has become second nature which is a relief and a nightmare at the same time. Picking which mindset best fit my personality was not a difficult task to complete for myself, once I reviewed the specified chapter of the article, I knew instantly. The personality that I have is open and the majority of people understand whom I am, but some may not understand why. My goals are simple right now. My desire is to obtain my associate's degree in computer science and uses it to get into my desired field which happens to be programming. Using my Academic mindset I have a strong believe that it will assist me to get where I wish to go. As I grow as a student I am becoming more likely to choose classes that are outside of my comfort zone, though. Personally enjoying picking the classes and clubs that I know I am suited for is not a trait that I should always live by. My goal is to start fading into "I belong in this academic community". The idea of belonging is something that I believe is something that could greatly boost your progress and ability to be a product student. If we truly think about it, where does the feeling of belonging come from? In my opinion, it would come from a supportive community and loving individuals all around you. This mindset seems it is extremely less stressful as the previous. Knowing some one has your back must be an amazing feeling.
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Joshua
3/14/2017 07:51:13 pm
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