Perserverence and passion for long-term goals
Working hard in the face of adversity towards challenges while keeping effort and interest despite failure
100
What aspects of motivation aid in grit and persistence
Goal-setting
Effort
Passion
Interest
Learning goals vs. performance goals
100
How does stereotype threat hinder performance?
If you are aware of a negative stereotype, it might actually come true and you won't achieve your full potential.
100
How can we promote grit in elementary school students?
Ex) tell stories of kids who have overcome obstacles; having good role models; praise for hard work, not grades
Introduction of self-control
100
Give an example of when you used grit when playing sports/working out
Personal experience answers
200
Which of the big 5 personality traits were found to be related to grit?
Contientiousness
200
Name one of the three aspects of motivation, as discussed in the Ambrose article on motivation, that could make for a grittier individual?
Value, self-efficacy, and supportive environment
200
Give an example of a stereotype that a low SES individual would need to overcome using grit.
ex) unmotivated; won't go anywhere in life; have a predetermined destiny; not smart
200
How can we promote grit in middle school students?
Personal development and understanding of yourself.
Focus on transition to adulthood and how you're going to get there.
Start long-term goal planning (shorter basis)
200
Name a sport in which you think grit is an important aspect and justify your answer
ex) wrestling = you might be tired or in pain, but you push through to see the end result
300
Describe one criticism that Osgood's blog post had of Tough's interview
Research is nothing new.
Coping skills he proposes aren't long-term fixes.
His approach is behaviorist.
Just band-aids.
He is a well-to-do white man and doesn't know what poverty is like
300
How should we frame success in order to keep people motivated so they can persist in obstacles?
Hard work and effort
"Keep up the good effort"
Focus on making good progress
300
How can teacher's stereotypes of students hinder grit education?
They can stereotype kids to think that they aren't capable of grit and won't focus on their progress as much as other students.
300
How can we promote grit in high school students?
Focus on long-term goal creation
Help kids think about how they are going to get there
300
How can grit education be incorporated into PE classes?
Even if something is difficult, don't give up on it. Not everyone is good at every sport and not everyone starts off on the same skill level.
Professional Athletes as an example of dedication required to be successful
Focus on individual improvement, not comparisons
400
According to the research studies we read about, who were the gritty individuals?
More educated adults.
Older people.
Higher GPAs.
Self-control.
400
Once we are already successful, how can grit and persistence keep us going?
Reevaluation of goals and setting new ones
400
How can grit help you overcome the negative effects of stereotype threat
You're focused on long-term goals, not living up to others' expectations of you
400
Why does having grit and persistence make you a successful student?
Because you have long-term goals, you see the value in learning.
400
How can grit on the field translate to grit in the classroom?
Learning the value of hard work and practice
Goal-setting
500
How could grit relate to our class theme of cognitive overload?
Helps you get through the cognitive overload problems.
500
What makes an exceptional individual exceptional (such as prominent leaders or athletes like Michael Jordan)? Relate your answer to motivation and grit.
ex) they see value and passion in their art and have the stamina to achieve their long-term goals
500
Why is it important to overcome stereotype threat?
Gives you a positive mindset to achieve your long-term goals; you focus on your capabilities, not your flaws
500
What can school systems do to promote grit and persistence in the classroom?
Focus less on standardized tests
Promote character development, curiosity, interest
Focus on programs that value effort
500
How does physical activity promote growth and why is that important for grit?
Stress to the brain that when coupled with recovery promotes growth and learning, something that is increased in gritty individuals or can help develop grit in individuals that lack it