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Growth Mindset…how it helps us through the learning process.
The purpose for today…
* to share the research of Carol Dweck.
* to explain the term ‘Growth Mindset’
* to discuss it’s value for our children.
* to invite you to support the concept at
home too.
The work of Carol Dweck
Carol Dweck has conducted research over the last
35 years with children and young adults.
She is particularly interested in how pupils view
themselves as learners.
Children’s self-theory is likely to have a major
effects upon their self belief, motivation to learn
and resilience.
Her theory is simple yet profound.
Her research is world renowned and adopted by
parents, teachers, business leaders, sports coaches
and I’m sure many, many more people.
Carol Dweck
Sort the statements…"It looks like that was too easy. Let's give you something
a bit more challenging."
"That isn't the right answer. You don't understand it yet.“
"You are so smart."
"I know it was hard, but look how your effort paid off."
"You’re really talented in math- you should definitely
focus on it next year."
"She’ll get it. She’s working on it and making progress.“
"You did so well! Keep working hard and you will do
great again next year."
Sort the statements…"It looks like that was too easy. Let's give you something
a bit more challenging."
"That isn't the right answer. You don't understand it yet.“
"You are so smart."
"I know it was hard, but look how your effort paid off."
"You’re really talented in math- you should definitely
focus on it next year."
"She’ll get it. She’s working on it and making progress.“
"You did so well! Keep working hard and you will do
great again next year."
How are mindsets created?
As a baby learns to walk…what do we
say when they fall?
Messages we give our children play a
vital part in developing their mindset.
“You learnt that so quickly!
You’re so clever!”
Could lead to child thinking…
If I don’t learn something quickly, I’m
not clever.
“You are brilliant! You can an A without
studying.”
Child thinks…
I’d better stop studying or they won’t
think I’m brilliant.
Fixed mindset labels…
Smart
Great
Cute
Fast
Best
Amazing
The best
Better than…
Mindsets can be
changed!
Model a Growth Mindset
Carol Dweck suggests the following 4 step plan-
Step 1: Learn to hear your fixed mindset “voice”
Step 2: Recognise that you have a choice.
Step 3: Talk back with a growth mindset voice.
Step 4: Take the growth mindset action.
Value for our children
If parents want to give their children a
gift, the best thing they can do is teach
their children to love challenges, be
intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort,
and keep on learning. That way their
children don’t have to be slaves to
praise. They will have a lifelong way to
build and repair their own confidence.
Dr. Carol Dweck
Value for our children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs
What we want for our children…
Resilience
Perseverance
Relish a
challenge
Be curious. Show an interest. Ask
questions.
Tell me about it.
Show me more.
Explain how you did that?
How many different ways did you try before
it turned out the way you wanted?
Are you pleased with it?
How did you figure that out?
Observe and comment…
You did it!
You put your own shoes on.
Your brother gave you a huge smile when you
shared the bricks with him.
You have added a lot of detail to the people.
You have used so many colours, what made you
chose them?
I noticed your putting your ears in the water now
during swimming lessons, I remember when you
couldn’t do that.
You worked out a way to share and play together.
Developing a Growth Mindset
Developing a Growth Mindset
At The Oaks Infant School
We encourage children to challenge their brains and group
them according to ability rarely now.
In year two pupils are set chilli challenges.
We recognise the process of learning / the journey, as
much as the outcome.
We have regular assemblies, stories and songs to promote
and celebrate Growth Mindsets.
What we want for our children…
Resilience
Perseverance
Relish a
challenge
Supporting our children
There’s so much out there!
Books – The girl who never made mistakes by Mark Pett
and Gary Rubinstein, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds,
Beautiful OOPS by Barney Salzerg, Ryan the Spy and… by
Jason Rago.
Lots on the internet – Sesame Street for children, ‘The
power of belief’ amongst others, for adults.
What we say and do has the greatest impact!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7FdMi03CzI
Thank you for listening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa93LV_uSEY
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