Reflections of a Teacher : 10 Growth Mindset Strategies for Teachers and Parents

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

10 Growth Mindset Strategies for Teachers and Parents

10 Growth Mindset Strategies for Teachers and Parents.

Here is a list of 10 strategies that will promote and encourage a Growth Mindset.

1. Praise Effort rather than a child's ability. As educators and as parents we should praise the process over the end product or result.

2. Allow children to fail and acknowledge imperfections.

3. Try new things with the children that are challenging.

4. Teach children about the brain and how the brain works and learns.

5. Use the word YET.

6. Encourage children to persevere.

7. Demonstrate and view challenges as opportunities.

8. The importance of Practice Practice and Practice.

9. The power of words. Use words that promote and encourage a Growth Mindset.

10. Model Model and Model all of the above.