Khan Academy have just unleashed a range of graphics and videos that are designed to support the idea that you can build up your intelligence by embracing the struggle of learning. Could there be a better message to begin the year with!?
Failing is just another word for growing – Just keep going!
In a nutshell, a growth mindset is when students believe their abilities can be developed. A fixed minset is when they think they just have a certain amount of brain power and that is it. Listen to Sal and Dr. Carol Dweck discuss the idea of a growth mindset:
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We read mindset as our community read this summer and have been doing lots of thinking about what it means for us. You would like the conversations.
Hope it’s all going well! Bron x
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I really like her work. You are right, I would love the conversations! Things are great – hope the year is starting off well for you too! x