Tag Archives: Yeager

Growth mindset: What interventions might work and what probably won’t?

Posted on 19/02/2015 by evidenceintopractice

Whether discussed under the guise of ‘resilience’, ‘grit’ or ‘character’, there appears to be a great appetite for psychologically manipulating pupils’ personalities or their attributions about school. One concept which has particularly captured the imagination of teachers and school leaders … Continue reading →

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Growth mindset: It’s not magic

Posted on 01/06/2014 by evidenceintopractice

One of the barriers to opportunities afforded by education is the mindset of our students. There’s a considerable body of evidence supporting the view that implicit theories of intellect can undermine or improve student motivation in school. Whether the student … Continue reading →

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