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8 ways to develop a Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

• Walk the Talk

• Do your actions match your words?

• Aim For Very Good

• Get students to aim for very good, not perfection (as it doesn\'t exist).

• Their Failures

• React well to their failures. Teenagers are very aware of your reactions.

• Minimize Fear of Failure

• Minimize shame and embarrassment when encouraging students to challenge themselves.

• Your Own Failures

• React well to your own failures. See them as temporary setbacks.

• Practical Strategies

• Focus on practical strategies students can employ to overcome setbacks.

• Avoid Labels

• Labels can damage students at both ends of the academic spectrum.

• Highlight multiple Strategies

• There are often several ways to get to the right answer.