Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset is the concept that intelligence can grow. It emphasises the importance of positive learning attitudes including resilience, perseverance and problem solving.
Research by Developmental Psychologist Dr Carol Dweck of Stanford University points to people having one of, or a combination of, two mindsets: Growth and Fixed. A child's belief about intelligence is an important factor in whether they become an effective learner.
St Paul's School aims to embed the ethos that struggle and failure are an essential part of learning. Children are encouraged to embrace challenge and look for ways to push themselves beyond their comfort zone in a supportive environment.
Please find below some further explanation of this approach:
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The Science behind growth mindset When students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore they put in extra time and effort, and that leads to higher achievement.
Children's Growth Mindset Books
How We Learn
The power of yet - Carol Dweck
Austin's Butterfly: Models, Critique, and Descriptive Feedback
Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer at EL Education demonstrates the transformational power of critique and descriptive feedback to improve student work. Here he tells the story of Austin's Butterfly.
Carol Dweck: The Effect of Praise on Mindsets
James Nottingham's Learning Pit
Presentations
- GM Parents day 6.ppsx
- Growth Mindset introduction
- Growth Mindset Day 4: Early Years and Key Stage 1 Writing
- Growth Mindset Day 4: Writing Key Stage 2
Leaflets
- GM parent day 7 Home Learning leaflet
- GM parent day 6 PSHEE leaflet.pdf
- Growth Mindset Day 5 Sport and PE leaflet
- Growth Mindset Day 4 Writing Leaflet
- Growth Mindset Parents Day 2 Leaflet
- Growth Mindset Parents' Handbook
- Growth Mindset Praise Examples
- Growth Mindset Essay for Parents
