I’m inspired this morning. I came across a friend’s post of this article about highly gifted children by Di Cintio (Calgary Herald, 1.30.15), For gifted children, being intelligent can have dark implications. Reading it was sobering.
After reading, I reflected on those I have known who might fit this category. And I wonder if we – the collective we of our educational system – have failed them. I thought about how they worked in class, how they interacted with peers, and where their paths led.
The good news is, before I left the page, I follow a link to a blog post by Salman Kahn wherein he discusses fixed mindsets and growth mindsets, and the importance of helping children learn to persist through challenges to experience growth. Khan Academy created a video to help communicate the importance of mindset in learning.
Personally, I value a growth mindset. I never want to stop learning. My goal is to help elevate the conversation about how we encourage growth mindsets. I hold fast to my belief that we will transform traditional learning environments into ecosystems abundant with inspiration and support for experiment, risk taking and growth.
