Growth Mindset
In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.
In a fixed mindset, people believe their qualities are fixed traits and therefore cannot change. These people document their intelligence and talents rather than working to develop and improve them. They also believe that talent alone leads to success, and effort is not required.
Growth Mindset Room filled with link for Growth Mindset themed books, videos, and music for students to use independently.
Click here for a summary of the well known study showing effects of praising a child's intelligence vs effort
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Carol Dweck: A Summary of Growth and Fixed Mindsets
Mindset Tedx - Power of Yet
YouTube: Do You Believe In Me?
Boosting Achievement (Mindset article on motivation)