How Educators Can Assist Learners in Developing a Growth Mindset

This is from a blog post by Jackie Gerstein: How Educators Can Assist Learners in Developing a Growth Mindset. Visit the blog post to see the full-sized version, and see the transcript below:

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How Educators Can Assist Learners in Developing a Growth Mindset

by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.

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I believe that all students can learn and be successful.

I believe that I should assist students in believing that they are good and powerful learners.

I believe that all learners are smart in their own unique ways.

I believe all students should be challenged and be rewarded for taking risks and rising to challenges.

Growth Mindset Reflection Questions for the Educator:

Were my expectations clearly presented to learners?

Did I set and maintain a climate to learn from mistakes and failures?

Did I set a forum for learners to receive authentic feedback from me, peers, and experts?

Did I provide the resources and scaffolding if and when needed?

Did I provide the time and resources to address learner questions and confusions?

Did my learners and I consider and use best practices for similar work?

Did I praise effort, resourcefulness, and resilience?

Did I ensure that learners were engaged in and motivated by the work?