Learning is something that never ends. At no point should an individual stop learning as there is always something important to understand and incorporate into pre-existing knowledge. In this way, knowledge can be built on and enhanced to be better informed and more accurate. To put this idea simply we could say that “the builder is always building. Once he stops building things start to decay”. This line is meant to exemplify the fact that both teachers and students need to employ a growth mindset. No matter what position you are in, employing a mindset of growth will serve to allow for introspection and self-improvement. In this way, the “thinking mind gathers no moss”  as it works to build on its prior knowledge with additional information.

I feel that teaching a growth mindset in class is one of the biggest gifts a teacher can give their students. With a growth mindset, the student can learn anything and is empowered to try their best, even while doing tasks they feel somewhat uncomfortable with. Those with growth mindsets are open to new things as they do not close themselves off within their pre-existing knowledge. Much in the same way as a scientist, those with growth mindsets look for information to challenge their thinking and influence their perspective of the world.

For someone with a growth mindset, it is important to understand that there are different knowledge systems around the world. Different cultures can have entirely different ways of looking at even simple things. Knowledge in this way then is somewhat subjective, as completely different worldviews can be equally valid while at the same time being fundamentally different. This being said, the fact that a learner with a growth mindset is willing to embrace the challenges presented by different knowledge systems means they are willing to face knowledge’s ambiguous nature head on. Learning is not always straightforward, however, a growth mindset certainly helps the progression go more smoothly.