Growth Mindset

In HPEDSB, fixed vs. growth mindset continues to be a focus in our system. As an educator, I continue to wonder how to encourage my colleagues, students, families and school community about the importance of developing a growth mindset. I believe it begins with each one of us believing in ourselves, a willingness to take risks, accepting failure as a corner stone to future successes, embracing personal reflection into our daily practise and finally, giving ourselves permission to welcome new challenges and opportunities with confidence and resiliency. 

If you are interested in understanding more about the difference of a fixed vs. a growth mindset and the impact is has on our lives, please explore the following links. 

The Power of Belief - Mindset and Success: Eduardo Biceno at TEDx Talks
The way we understand our intelligence and abilities deeply impacts our success. Based on social science research and real life examples, Eduardo Briceño articulates how mindset, or the understanding of intelligence and abilities, is key. When students or adults see their abilities as fixed, whether they think they're naturals or just not built for a certain domain, they avoid challenge and lose interest when things get hard. Conversely, when they understand that abilities are developed, they more readily adopt learning-oriented behaviors such as deliberate practice and grit that enable them to achieve their goals. But this belief is itself malleable, and there are clear actions we can all take to establish a growth mindset and enable success for our children, our peers and ourselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc

Dr. Carol Dweck: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Dr. Carol Dweck, one of the leading researchers in the field of motivation, explains why being smart and talented doesn't always add up to success. What is a fixed mindset, and why should you avoid it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTsF2TaEaJA