11-11-2011, 08:51 AM
For every Polgars and Williams out there there are others that have tried the so called 'growth' mindset and have failed. We never hear about them! They didn't have the secret ingredient which is 'talent'
Whilst teaching it was obvious almost within 2 minutes that in a class of 30 there were varying degrees of ability and talent. Some children could learn a new physical/hand eye co-ordination skill easily and quickly whilst others struggle for full periods and longer. The differential in ability and natural talent was evident.
Trying to say that is unimportant is to me nonsense.
I will continue to praise talent where I see it and wish those who only wish to praise 'work ethic' well. Instead of putting the 2 into false boxes the obvious thing is to join the 2 and find the talented children at any particular sport, praise them and encourage them to work to improve and maximise their potential.
Whilst teaching it was obvious almost within 2 minutes that in a class of 30 there were varying degrees of ability and talent. Some children could learn a new physical/hand eye co-ordination skill easily and quickly whilst others struggle for full periods and longer. The differential in ability and natural talent was evident.
Trying to say that is unimportant is to me nonsense.
I will continue to praise talent where I see it and wish those who only wish to praise 'work ethic' well. Instead of putting the 2 into false boxes the obvious thing is to join the 2 and find the talented children at any particular sport, praise them and encourage them to work to improve and maximise their potential.