Growth Mindset

(Click here for the orignal  webpage of Mrs.Denise Rudersdorf's Research on Dr. Carol Dweck's work)

 

​When students and educators have a growth mindset, they understand that intelligence can be developed. Students focus on improvement instead of worrying about how smart they are. They work hard to learn more and get smarter. Based on years of research by Stanford University’s Dr. Dweck, Lisa Blackwell Ph.D., and their colleagues, we know that students who learn this mindset show greater
​motivation in school, better grades, and higher test scores.

What Does it Look Like to Students?

Students are enthusiastic, hard-working, persistent learners. They take charge over their own success.

What Does it Look Like to Teachers?

Teachers collaborate with their colleagues and instructional leaders, rather than shut their classroom doors and fly solo. They strive to strengthen their own practice, rather than blame others. They truly believe that all students can learn and succeed—and show it.

What Does it Look Like to Parents?

Parents support their children’s learning both inside and outside the classroom. They partner with teachers, and respond to outreach. They worry less about advocating for their children to get good grades and focus on making sure kids are being challenged and put in the effort needed to grow.

What Does it Look Like to Administration?

Administrators support teachers’ learning. They are responsive to honest feedback, rather than defensive. They seek to build their skills, and are willing to learn from their teachers.

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See Some Examples

 

 

Websites on Growth Mindset

Here are some great videos on Growth Mindset created by the folks from Class Dojo:  
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Episode 1  A secret about the Brain
Episode 2 The Magic of Mistakes
Episode 3  The Incredible Power of Yet
Episode 4  The Mysterious World of Neurons
Episode 5  Mojo Puts It All Together
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• Growth Mindset Video on Steve Jobs:  Having a growth mindset means that you know you can train your brain to get smarter.

• A Pep Talk from Kid President

• Sesame Street:  The Power of Yet

• ​Growth Mindset with Ned the Neuron

• How the Brain Works

• Everything's Controlled by the Brain

• You Can Learn Anything

• Never Say Can't

Here are some other helpful links:

• ​How to Teach your child about a Growth Mindset

• Growth Mindset and Why it is important​