“We also need to remember that effort is a means to an end to the goal of learning and improving. Too often nowadays, praise is given to students who are putting forth effort, but not learning, in order to make them feel good in the moment: “Great effort! You tried your best!” It’s good that the students tried, but it’s not good that they’re not learning.”
- Carol Dweck
- Carol Dweck
It’s been almost a decade since Carol Dweck’s “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” was first published. In recent years, “Growth Mindset” has taken off as a buzz-phrase! This fall, Dweck wrote a piece in EdWeek revisiting Growth Mindset—addressing some of the misconceptions that have accompanied popularity. For a solid overview of Growth Mindset—what it is and what it isn’t—and a few good examples of how to effectively encourage students, check out the piece here. For another overview from EdSource.org with some powerful quotes, check out this link.
In related news, just this week KQED featured a new resource from Class Dojo to support teaching growth mindset. Check it out here.
Consider the ways in which you praise… Are you perpetuating a fixed mindset? Or encouraging the development of a growth mindset? Our words are powerful. Let’s use them effectively so that our messaging is aligned with our goals.
In related news, just this week KQED featured a new resource from Class Dojo to support teaching growth mindset. Check it out here.
Consider the ways in which you praise… Are you perpetuating a fixed mindset? Or encouraging the development of a growth mindset? Our words are powerful. Let’s use them effectively so that our messaging is aligned with our goals.
Blog post written by:
Alli Guilfoil, Director of Academic Intervention
Alli Guilfoil, Director of Academic Intervention
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