KeyLIME+ Summer Rewind #4
Aug 19, 2025
Milad Memari and Katie Gavinski, experts in medical education and clinical reasoning, tackle the complexities of growth mindset theory. They discuss the pitfalls of false growth mindset, advocating for practical strategies that educators can implement. Milad warns against the dangers of misapplied praise, while Katie emphasizes that mindsets can vary by context. They also explore the parallels between parenting and education, and the importance of non-evaluative coaching to foster true learner growth. Concrete tactics for cultivating a supportive learning environment are shared.
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Growth Vs Fixed Mindset Clarified
- Growth mindset means believing abilities can develop, while fixed mindset treats them as static.
- Misapplying mindset ideas can create a harmful "false growth mindset" that reduces resilience.
Personal Examples Show Context Matters
- Katie describes being fixed about karaoke but growth-minded about baking as concrete examples of context dependence.
- These personal stories show mindset sits on a spectrum and shifts by task and situation.
Evidence Growth Mindset Helps Learning
- Large studies link growth-minded beliefs to better performance and motivation across contexts.
- Brief growth-mindset interventions improved lower-achieving students' GPA and course uptake.