Navigating the Common Core with English Language Learners by Larry Ferlazzo & Katie Hull Sypnieski

Author:Larry Ferlazzo & Katie Hull Sypnieski [Ferlazzo, Larry & Sypnieski, Katie Hull]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781119023012
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2016-04-18T00:00:00+00:00

Growth Mindset

Another trait related to grit is having a “growth mindset” and is also a key to success that schools must emphasize. The concept of a growth mindset is based primarily on the research of Carol Dweck, a Stanford professor and leading researcher in the field of motivation [7]. Simply put, it means that success is based on effort and learning, not on “natural talent.” No one is born “good” or “bad” at something—a belief that you are is considered having a “fixed mindset.” Those with a growth mindset are more likely to view obstacles and mistakes as just common occurrences that are expected and that can be overcome.

Research has shown that helping students understand that mistakes are opportunities to learn and not signs of disaster or a comment on their intelligence, also leads to improved academic performance. All students can benefit from learning about the difference between a “fixed” and a “growth” mindset and need to be taught ways to develop the latter.

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