The last expectation for ENVS 220 I have yet to talk about is giving new experiences a try/ some time. This has been immediately much more evident than cultivating a growth mindset or asking questions. Right from our first lab meeting we were in groups out on campus asking people to answer a few questions on […]
220 Midterm Reflections – Asking Questions
One of the responsibilities outlined in the syllabus for ENVS 220 is to know your questions. Originally, I was confused as to what exactly this meant outside of the context of our concentration, but now I see that it applies to everything we do in this course. Knowing questions does, however, come in very important […]
220 Midterm Reflections – Growth Mindset
Throughout ENVS 220 I have began to cultivate more of a sense of a growth mindset. Scholar Robert Sternberg describes that in a growth mindset, “people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point.” A growth mindset has been shown through the […]