Growth Mindset
Our Growth Mindset workshops use research from Carol Dweck andother researchers to teach students how they can develop their skills. The workshop explores the importance of effort, how mistakes help you learn, how to use setbacks as motivation, and the importance of curiosity and courage. This workshop gives practical tips and suggestions to help your students to develop a growth mindset and to improve their resilience.
KEY MESSAGES
The Role of Effort
- Don’t rush to say “I can’t”
- The power of the word “yet
- How to talk to yourself when you are struggling
Making Mistakes
- Mistakes are important to learning
- Ask yourself “what would I do differently next time?”
- How to ask for feedback after a mistake
Dealing With Setbacks
- Highlighting famous failures
- How to fail better
- Reflecting on students’ setbacks and what they can learn from them
Curiosity
- The importance of trying new things
- How to step out of your comfort zone
- Understanding and appreciating that the worst case scenario hardly ever happens
HELPS STUDENTS IMPROVE
- Mindset
- Metacognition
- Dealing with Failure
- Persistence
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