Here in Room 12, we are shifting our thinking from being fixed (believing that our abilities are a fixed trait or ability) to that of a growth mindset. (We can develop our abilities through determination and effort.)
"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." Read more here. And here. This one is pretty great too.
What Does Growth Mindset Look Like at School?
Teachers work with their colleagues to become instructional leaders. They strive to strengthen their own practice and they truly believe that all students can learn and succeed—and show it.
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.
Students are enthusiastic, hard-working, persistent learners. They take charge over their own success.
So let's do this! We've started changing our growth mindset this week by watching a quick video and discussing how to adjust our language in order to change our mindset. Check out the video we watched and maybe even talk about it with your child. I'm looking forward to the progress ahead!