Mojo on Growth Mindset
Essential Question
How can I apply Growth Mindset in my life?
Episode 1
Discussion Questions:
Why does Mojo want to leave school? Can you sometimes relate to how Mojo is feeling?
What does Katie say to Mojo to convince him not to leave?
Do you think Mojo can become smarter? Why or why not?
What subject do you feel frustrated by sometimes? Can you see yourself becoming smarter in that subject? How?
How can you think about challenges in a new way?
Episode 2
Discussion Questions:
What does the quote from the video, "mistakes can make you smarter" mean to you?
How can we learn from our mistakes? Talk about a specific, recent example.
If you were building a robot and kept "failing,” what would you do?
How does it feel when you make a mistake? What do you do about those feelings so that you don't get discouraged?
How can we support one another when facing challenges that result in many trials?
Episode 3
Discussion Questions:
Think of a time where you just didn't get “it.” What could you do in that situation?
Think of a time you were afraid to ask for help. Why did you feel afraid?
Why is the word "yet" so powerful? Think of a "yet" moment in your life and share it.
Episode 4
Discussion Questions:
What are neurons and how do we make connections between our neurons?
Think of an example where you made some new connections in your brain. What were you doing?
What can you do this week to make some new connections? Set one specific goal.
What is one big challenge you've faced that has helped grow your brain? What’s a new challenge you want to tackle now?
Episode 5
Discussion Questions:
What does it feel like when something is too challenging? Is it wrong that we feel this way?
What kind of attitude should we take on when facing a challenge, and why is that important?
When taking on a challenge, it's okay to ask for help or to take a break to reflect, like Mojo did! Does this mean we aren't growing our brain anymore?
Sometimes when we are working on a challenging task, we may think, "just try harder." Is there a way to change this phrase?
What are some strategies we can use when facing a big challenge, so that we don't burn out?
What are some phrases we can use to keep us going when facing a challenge?