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Assignment Part 1: Reflection

Reflect on the growth mindset exercise we did in class
Read the brief article about the science of mindset:
Think about a time you faced adversity and overcame it, now describe that time. You may share your story in writing, via a 3-minute video or via a multi-media presentation:
- - Describe the situation
  - Explain the adversity/challenge you faced
  - Explain what actions you took to overcome this adversity or challenge. Be specific: what beliefs, behaviors, and level of effort helped you overcome the adversity.
  - Explain how the situation worked out
  - Explain what you learned from this experience
Explain to a younger brother or sister, how having a growth mindset can help him/her overcome adversity and accomplish his/her goals. Explain what they can do to achieve and sustain a growth mindset.

If you post a video, when creating your video make sure you are:

In a quiet place with good lighting
Where you will not be interrupted
If using a phone camera, shooting horizontally (landscape), not vertically (portrait)

Assignment Part 2: Peer Feedback

Read and provide feedback for at least two of your classmatesâ€™ posts (if a post already has two feedback posts, select another post to provide feedback toâ€“so that everyone gets feedback). Consider and comment on the following:
- - Did he/she describe a situation where he/she faced adversity? If not, ask for another example.
  - Was he/she clear and explicit about how he/she overcame the adversity or did he/she just gloss over the specifics (e.g., worked hard versus spent 3 hours every day studying)? If not clear and explicit, ask for more details.

- - What questions do you have about how he/she overcame the adversity?
  - What, if anything, needs to be clarified about what he/she learned from the experience?
  - What questions do you have about the lessons learned?

What if anything, have you learned from your classmates’ experiences?
- - Explain how you will use what you have learned in your life