Growth Mindset
Do you have 10 minutes? Because we are really inspired by this short video about Growth Mindset with researcher, author and lecturer Carol Dweck, and we think you will be, too.
Growth Mindset was the focus of one of our recent parent coffees (Primary-First) because the more we learn about the science of motivation, informed by researchers in the fields of neurology, sociology and psychology like Dr. Dweck, the more we realize that the way we frame learning for our students determines more than how they do on a particular assignment. The language we use with our kids can help or hinder their ability to see challenges in a positive light, to believe they have the ability to learn things that don't come easily, and to understand the capacity and plasticity of their own brains. Teachers in both the Beginning Years and Intermediate Years are reading books and attending conferences to learn more about the brain and learning, and growth mindset keeps reappearing at all levels as a powerful tool for our students' success.
We hope you take the time to learn more about how to help your child embrace a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. These resources may be helpful to you:
Growth Mindset for Parents is a free 30 min. online course that can be viewed in small segments. It will teach you more about what growth mindset is, allow you to take a short survey about your own mindset, and give you specific activities you can do at home to help your child. We highly recommend viewing these resources in this season of conferences, report cards and ERB results--it's so important we know how to encourage our children's effort and give them feedback that helps move them forward in the areas that challenge them.
Edutopia's Growth Mindsource Resources provides a comprehensive list of resources on this topic, including how to remove obstacles to learning math, what to say to a child who says 'I can't do this,' and a video aimed at students that you can share with your child to teach them how struggle can help grow the brain.
The American Psychological Association offers suggestions on how to offer praise and feedback to your children in a way that encourages risk-taking and teaches them to manage setbacks.
Growth Mindset Read-Alouds provides a list of children's books you can introduce to your child to discuss topics like persistence, resilience, and fixed/growth mindset.
A language guide can be helpful in learning to change habitual phrases like "You're so smart!" into growth mindset phrases. This resource includes a quick reference sheet but also recommends books and videos for further reading.
We feel certain that a school and parent partnership around growth mindset can help our students be enthusiastic learners over the long-term who learn to withstand setbacks and seek challenges. We thank you in advance for joining us in these efforts!
Growth Mindset was the focus of one of our recent parent coffees (Primary-First) because the more we learn about the science of motivation, informed by researchers in the fields of neurology, sociology and psychology like Dr. Dweck, the more we realize that the way we frame learning for our students determines more than how they do on a particular assignment. The language we use with our kids can help or hinder their ability to see challenges in a positive light, to believe they have the ability to learn things that don't come easily, and to understand the capacity and plasticity of their own brains. Teachers in both the Beginning Years and Intermediate Years are reading books and attending conferences to learn more about the brain and learning, and growth mindset keeps reappearing at all levels as a powerful tool for our students' success.
We hope you take the time to learn more about how to help your child embrace a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. These resources may be helpful to you:
Growth Mindset for Parents is a free 30 min. online course that can be viewed in small segments. It will teach you more about what growth mindset is, allow you to take a short survey about your own mindset, and give you specific activities you can do at home to help your child. We highly recommend viewing these resources in this season of conferences, report cards and ERB results--it's so important we know how to encourage our children's effort and give them feedback that helps move them forward in the areas that challenge them.
Edutopia's Growth Mindsource Resources provides a comprehensive list of resources on this topic, including how to remove obstacles to learning math, what to say to a child who says 'I can't do this,' and a video aimed at students that you can share with your child to teach them how struggle can help grow the brain.
The American Psychological Association offers suggestions on how to offer praise and feedback to your children in a way that encourages risk-taking and teaches them to manage setbacks.
Growth Mindset Read-Alouds provides a list of children's books you can introduce to your child to discuss topics like persistence, resilience, and fixed/growth mindset.
A language guide can be helpful in learning to change habitual phrases like "You're so smart!" into growth mindset phrases. This resource includes a quick reference sheet but also recommends books and videos for further reading.
We feel certain that a school and parent partnership around growth mindset can help our students be enthusiastic learners over the long-term who learn to withstand setbacks and seek challenges. We thank you in advance for joining us in these efforts!
I like the 'not yet' concept a lot!
ReplyDelete