Quick write:
One time where i really failed was on my permit test. This is a funny story actually because i had only studied for about a week. And i told my father "I'm ready, take me this Friday." He responds "Are you sure?, I didn't even see you reading the driver's manual." Of course i told him yes i definitely am ready and we went. After taking the exam i was talking to my dad as if i had aced the permit exam, The teller calls my ticket # and i look at my dad and say "I'm going to be driving tomorrow!" As soon as i get to the counter, She looks at me and says "Come back on Monday, You failed." I felt so embarrassed i told my dad lets hurry up and get out of the DMV. I hadn't felt that bad in a long time. Ever since then i have taken all the essential steps in order to assure my success in any test or exam that i take.Read these statements and decide if you mostly agree or disagree with each. When you have finished share your answers with a partner.
1. Your intelligence is something very basic about you that you can't change very much. (D)
2. You can learn new things, but you can't really change how intelligent you are. (D)
3. No matter how much intelligence you have, you can always change it quite a bit. (A)
4. You can always substantially change how intelligent you are. (A)
Read these statements about personal qualities and character and, again, decide if you mostly agree or disagree with each one. Then, share your answers with a partner.
1. You are a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that. (D)
2. No matter what kind of person you are, you can always change substantially. (A)
3. You can do things differently, but the important parts of who you are can't really be changed. (A)
4. You can always change basic things about the kind of person you are. (A)
Angela Lee Duckworth stated made three claims;
- That I.q and how well off a student is does not determine whether or not that student will be successful.
- Children who have grit, overcame failure regardless of their I.q or Failure.
- Grit can be taught to children by simply leading with example.
REFLECTION:
Grit for me was developed over years and years of basic trial and error. Life is a learning process and throughout my childhood i had no problem with school. Things came easy i was a fast learner and did well in school naturally. Safe to say when i was younger i didn't have any grit at all because i didn't fail consistently. When i grew up and experienced more of what life has to offer, i realized that i would fail more than once before ultimately succeeding in whatever it is i was doing at the time. This class makes me realize that i am a gritty person, Ive always worked hard to achieve my highest and greatest goals, no matter if i am not smart enough or not strong enough or just not ready. I give my best and go through the process always looking at the end result and the rewards that it would yield. School is definitely where most individuals will learn if they have grit and/or build it slowly through perseverance. I will always be improving who i am as a person and will always be interested in constantly developing my grit!
