Fostering a Growth Mindset: Helping Students Reach Their Potential

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I would like to share with you a video that provides excellent insight into how students learn. I showed this video to my students today. If students develop a “growth mindset“, then they will be able to better handle and will seek out challenging experiences. They won’t be afraid to take risks in their learning, to struggle with difficult problems, to fail and learn from their mistakes. They will better understand that effort and hard work are pathways to effective learning. I believe that this short video is essential viewing. It will even change the way you interact with your own child. The video is 10 minutes long.

And here is a video to watch with your child that further describes the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset:

I will also often refer to my “Change Your Words, Change Your Mindset” bulletin board which I keep up in my classroom throughout the year (pictured below). I find it a powerful and effective way to help the students change the way they see themselves as learners and reflect on how they can improve their attitudes and work habits within the classroom. Ask your child which statements are particularly relevant to or resonate strongly with him/her. We will continue to explore ways that we can develop a growth mindset as the year progresses!