Growth Mindset

Is Resilience Actually the Precursor to #GrowthMindset? #SaturdayThunk

Reports are increasing about the fragile mental health of our young people.  In disadvantaged areas the pressure of examinations and growing up in a complex World are further impacted on by poverty.  Life is often more stressful for disadvantaged families and their children.  Continue reading →

Growth Mindset in the Staff Room

If you want Growth Mindset in the classroom then you need Growth Mindset in the staff room.  Growth Mindset is part of a wider deep cultural process aimed at improving the quality of teaching and outcomes for students. Continue reading →

Growth Mindset: The Latest Silver Bullet?

I don’t want to be a “party pooper” and I am also rather concerned that I could be turning into a grumpy old man.  I’m just about the right age.  This post may even just be revealing my Fixed Mindset but I’m concerned we may be getting a bit too carried away with Growth Mindset.  Don’t get me wrong, I loved reading the book back in October 2012 on a short break in Madrid and I think it has much to commend it.

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