In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Virtually all great people have had these qualities.
Here is a wonderful story, featuring the teachers, illustrating what a 'Growth Mindset' is all about...
The students reacted to the video today, and here is what they got out of it.
This is so great! Luca said last weekend 'Mum I am going to challenge Jamie (her 11 year old cousin) to a game of tennis. Actually no I won't because he will beat me. No actually I will.I am going to be one of those growth mindset girls and I'll give it a go!'
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say I was well impressed. The challenge didn't happen as it got rained off but I loved the growth mindset.
Great work Room 15.
What a fantastic story Kendall! I'm glad to see Luca is getting heaps out of the growth mindset stuff we're doing. Thank you for sharing it.
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