Growth Mindset
Parent Overview and Resources that support Growth Mindset
What is growth mindset and why is it a focus at Stall Brook School this year?
Mindset is a simple idea discovered by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success. Dr. Dweck identified two mindsets people can have: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like intelligence or talent, are fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them, and believe that talent alone creates success, which is wrong. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Virtually all people who achieved top performance had these qualities. Research shows that people with this view reach higher levels of success than people with fixed mindset beliefs. Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity in the worlds of business, education, and sports. It enhances relationships, and increases achievement. (source: www.mindsetworks.com)
Stall Brook teachers are reading the book, "Growth Mindset Coach" by Annie Brock and Heather Hundly as part of a year long commitment to integrate growth mindset into the culture of our school. We are also finding ways to reach out to families to share what we're learning and find ways to make the home-school connections.
Neuroplasticity- the science behind growth mindset (2:03min)
https://youtu.be/ELpfYCZa87g
Visuals that help define Growth Mindset
What is the difference between a Fixed Mindset and a Growth Mindset?
Fixed Mindset:
- I like my work to be easy.
- I don’t like to try a challenge.
- I want people to praise me for how clever I am.
- I believe I cannot change how clever I am.
- I don’t like to try new things because I won’t be very good at it.
- I give up easily.
Growth Mindset:
- I never give up.
- I like my work to be difficult – it means I am learning.
- I love challenges.
- I want people to praise me for the effort I put into my work.
- I believe I can get more intelligent by working hard.
- I feel clever when I’m learning something new.
- I learn from my mistakes.
How can I learn more?
Take this online, self-paced, 10 lesson course!
Developed in collaboration with Raise The Bar. Parents learn what a growth mindset is, why it’s important, and best practices to support their children in developing this learning belief.
Participate in the "Mindsets for Parents" Book Study
This bookclub will take place from 6:30-7:00pm prior to the start of every PTO meeting, beginning November 1, 2017.
Brenda Maurao, Principal
I am committed to creating an inclusive school community that supports students, empowers teachers, and engages families. Please read my 2017-2018 Leadership Pledge https://sites.google.com/a/themauraos.com/leaders-and-learners/home/leadershippledge2017-2018.
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