I first heard the term Growth Mindset during my certification training for teaching English as a foreign language. Our instructor was very thorough in not only introducing us to teaching methods and reviewing grammar but also sharing some current perspectives on school settings & learning styles in the US as well as abroad. In one class, she showed us this …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
“Hi, yes, good morning, this is Whitney!”, I said preemptively enthusiastically to the person on the other end of the phone, who paused, a bit taken aback and then continued with their scripted greeting: “Hi I’m calling to speak with the decision-maker of the household regarding supplemental accident insurance; is Whitney Garcia available?” ….”I’m sorry, what?” Then I realized it …