The power of a growth mindset can transform teaching and learning, but it also is critical for school leaders. A growth mindset is not exclusive to teachers, students, and parents. In fact, school leaders with a growth mindset empower the school and provide rich and
This Monday, January 23, Corwin hosted a webinar with Jon Saphier, author of High Expectations Teaching: How We Persuade Students to Believe and Act on "Smart Is Something You Can Get" on “Making the Growth Mindset Come Alive in Classroom Practice.” Over 1500 educators signed
Last fall, Education Week published the results of a nationwide survey that showed 77% of K-12 teachers were familiar or very familiar with growth mindset, but 85% said they wanted more professional development in the area. In November, the New York Times ran an op-ed
Teachers frequently tell me they’re putting growth mindset into action by changing their feedback style to emphasize effort and specific suggestions over generalized praise. They then ask what else they can do. There’s plenty more! Here’s one option related to study habits, starting with a
My answer to teachers who ask me, “How do I motivate my students?” is simple. You can’t. Since motivation is an inherent personal choice, it is flawed logic to suppose that one individual can motivate another. We set ourselves up for failure when we attempt
I recently watched dozens of episodes of the television show Gilmore Girls. Please don’t judge me. It was over winter break and I needed some down time. For those who never watched the show it follows the lives of a young, single mom and her
Carol Dweck showed us the difference between successful and unsuccessful students isn’t so much about content or technology—it’s about the cultivation of growth mindsets. Throughout the years, I’ve found it easy to encourage a growth mindset in students through rigorous content, ongoing support, and specific praise
“The great teachers believe in the growth of the intellect and talent, and they are fascinated with the process of learning.” - Carol Dweck, Mindset The theory of growth vs. fixed mindset popularized by the research of Carol Dweck is ubiquitous in today’s educational landscape. A cursory
Whether you flourish or struggle in your teaching career depends on a choice you can make today. Will you be able to quickly bounce back from setbacks? Will you be able to perform your best when it matters the most? The answer to these questions
Welcome to 2017! This year we will explore many themes, from equity to personalizing professional development to school culture, addressed by a wide arrange of voices: thought leaders, practitioners, researchers… We want to bring you the most up-to-date research, practical tips, and big ideas about what