Science Café Cleveland presents
Controversies over whether students' beliefs in the sources of intelligence influence their school achievements?
AUGUST 13, 2018
FEATURING:
Brooke Macnamara, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
EVENT INFORMATION:
According to mindset theory, individuals believe either that their intelligence can grow with effort (i.e., they hold what is called a “growth mindset") or that intelligence is relatively stable (i.e., hold a "fixed mindset"). Some earlier research findings have suggested that holding a growth mindset is beneficial and results in individuals having a greater propensity to try and overcome challenges, whereas holding a fixed mindset is thought to be detrimental, leading to a greater likelihood of giving up too easily when faced with a challenge or even avoiding situations where they might be challenged.
These ideas have been widely circulated in the education community and led to intervention programs designed to encourage the growth mindset in students. Brooke recently tested the effectiveness of such interventions on academic achievement and found that these claims may have been overstated. Join us at this month's Science Cafe Cleveland as she shares these findings.
CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK PICKS:
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SOME LINKS OF INTEREST:
Brooke N. Macnamara, Natasha S. Rupani (2017). The relationship between intelligence and mindset. Intelligence 64: 52-59.
Brooke Macnamara. Schools are buying 'growth mindset' interventions despite scant evidence that they work well. The Conversation | June 26, 2018.
Study: Teaching students that intelligence can grow with effort does little to improve academic performance. The Daily | March 15, 2018
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EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE:
The Music Box Supper Club - Concert Hall
1148 Main Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
WHEN:
August 13, 2018
Doors will be open 5:30 - 9:00 PM (Last call at 8:45PM). Presentation and discussion is 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The Concert Hall will also host a limited menu before and during the event. Not to mention a full bar! (Click here to view menu). Come early, get a good seat, grab a bite and a beverage and enjoy the discussion!
WHO:
Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University chapter of Sigma Xi, WCPN ideastream, and the Music Box Supper Club.
Event flyer - (.pdf)
