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Growth Mindset: Day-to-day approaches for schools

Pedagogy Retrieval practice & metacognition
Dr Carol Dweck’s growth mindset research has proved revolutionary, but it can sometimes get lost in translation. Dr Gohar Khan considers the day-to-day implementation of growth mindset, including embracing failure and delivering meaningful and thoughtful praise

Schools regularly revisit the growth mindset theory developed by Stanford University psychologist Dr Carol Dweck (2006), and they are wise to do so.

It is after all a real lifeline for us. The theory is based on the belief that our abilities, skills, performance and even our intelligence can all improve with the right mindset and targeted intervention.

The research and writing that accompanies the theory has aided with promoting its essential message. Books have been written to convey the power of the growth mindset at all levels. Excellent examples include:

School leaders are aware that investing in the growth mindset can reap phenomenal rewards: it improves students’ response to feedback, increases self-esteem, and enables them to feel empowered about their journeys.

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