Biological

Question 1

What does the biological approach propose?

Answer 1

Cultural Neuroscience:

Interactions between our genes, brain and environment
contribute to our mindsets and human nature

Question 2

What is neuroplasticity?

Answer 2

Changes in neural pathways and synapses, resulting from behaviours and environment

New pathways are created when something new is learned
Pathways transmit info

E.g. learning a new language

Question 3

What happens to the brain?

Answer 3

Physically grows and develops over time
Change from fixed to growth
(if use correct techniques)

Question 4

Aim of Glasgow Uni 2007/8

Answer 4

To improve learning on the first year computing science programming course by introducing interventions on mindsets

Question 5

Method of Glasgow Uni 2007/8

Answer 5

Trained tutors on mindsets, tutors delivered 4 interventions, each 15 mins long

Help sheet was designed for students if they were stuck, motivational feedback was attached to their work

Question 6

Results of Glasgow Uni 2007/8

Answer 6

Students who had mindset lessons had better results than those who didn’t

Question 7

Evaluation of Glasgow Uni 2007/8

Answer 7

Strength: changed students mindsets, interventions were successful to improve exam results

Weakness: tutors showed materials differently, some displayed fixed mindsets