Growth Mindset

Growth mindset is the belief that intelligence is a fluid construct; it can grow and evolve over time. Having a growth mindset allows for a person to more readily accept new knowledge and build on their current knowledge. Promoting a growth mindset is paramount in children. Fostering a growth mindset early encourages resilience, reduces the negative emotional impact of failure, and teaches life skills that are difficult to learn/incorporate when older.

Growth mindsets are not specific to children or students. Adults can possess and/or gain a growth mindset at any point. Learning from mistakes; improving weaknesses, accepting constructive criticism are all major facets of this mindset. Modeling these behaviors and participating in their actions can help promote initiation of this mindset.

1. Promote continued learning.
2. Embrace failure as a learning opportunity.
3. Reward determination, effort, and grit.
4. Encourage feedback seeking.
5. Be accepting of constructive criticism.