Title: 10 Ways Teachers Can Instill a Growth Mindset in Students | Prodigy Education
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10 Ways Teachers Can Instill a Growth Mindset in Students
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About Carol Dweck and Growth Mindset in Education, for Students
10 Ways Teachers Can Foster a Growth Mindset in Students
1. Avoid Praising Intelligence and Sheer Effort
2. Use Diverse Teaching Strategies
3. Introduce Simple Gamification Elements
4. Teach the Values of Challenges
5. Encourage Students to Expand their Answers
6. Explain the Purposes of Abstract Skills and Concepts
7. Allow Time for Goal-Based Journaling
8. Say “Yet” More Often
9. Help Students Change their Language
10. Use Success Folders
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Content: 5. Encourage Students to Expand their Answers
Asking students to elaborate on their thoughts during discussion reveals what they do and don’t understand, encouraging them to process content at a deeper level as they reflect on their responses. This demonstrates a core aspect of growth mindset -- subject matter expertise isn’t inherent, but developed. Give students opportunities to share and expand on their thoughts by running: Problem-based learning (PBL) activities -- Whether in a small or large group, problem-based learning allows students to collaborate and share thoughts with each other. Question and answer sessions after presentations -- Encourage students to ask questions to the presenter, allowing him or her to delve into important points. As you encourage students to elaborate on their thoughts and responses, they should improve understanding of subject matter and clearly see the values of effort and critical thinking. 6. Explain the Purposes of Abstract Skills and Concepts
Teaching a unit or subject filled with abstract skills and concepts? Instilling a growth mindset in students may take more work.