Becoming a Growth Mindset School: The Power of Mindset to Transform Teaching, Leadership and Learning

Becoming a Growth Mindset School provides step-by-step guidance for school leaders to embed a growth mindset ethos in their culture, encouraging children to embrace challenge, persist in the face of setbacks, and see effort as the path to mastery. Based on evidence-based transformation of teaching, leading, and learning, the book offers practical solutions for forming a growth mindset curriculum, launching a growth mindset with staff, marking, assessing, and giving feedback with a growth mindset, and overcoming misconceptions and potential mistakes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Becoming a Growth Mindset School delves into the theories that underpin a growth mindset ethos and provides practical guidance for school leaders to embed these principles into the culture of their institution. The book offers step-by-step instructions for educators to develop an approach to teaching and learning that encourages children to embrace challenges, persevere in the face of setbacks, and view effort as the pathway to mastery. Rather than offering quick fixes or miracle cures, the book aims to foster a evidence-based transformation of the way we think and talk about teaching, leading, and learning.

Drawing upon his extensive experience and supported by the groundbreaking scholarship of Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth, and others, Chris Hildrew navigates the complexities, practical considerations, and opportunities associated with implementing a growth mindset. These include:

Forming a growth mindset curriculum: Developing a curriculum that promotes a growth mindset mindset and encourages students to embrace challenges and persist in the face of setbacks.

Launching a growth mindset with staff: Educating teachers and staff about the benefits of a growth mindset and providing them with the tools and training to implement it effectively in their teaching practices.

Marking, assessing, and giving feedback with a growth mindset: Using assessment practices that promote a growth mindset and provide feedback that encourages students to view challenges as opportunities for learning and growth.

Growth mindset misconceptions and potential mistakes: Addressing common misconceptions about a growth mindset and avoiding potential mistakes that can hinder student progress.

Family involvement with a growth mindset: Engaging families in the growth mindset process and promoting a home environment that supports and reinforces a growth mindset.

Innovatively and accessibly written, Becoming a Growth Mindset School is a thoroughly researched guide that demonstrates how a growth mindset ethos benefits the entire school community, including students, teachers, parents, and governors. The book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for educators to cultivate a culture of resilience, perseverance, and self-belief, which are essential for success in today's rapidly changing world.

Becoming a Growth Mindset School is a must-read for all educational leaders and practitioners who are committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes student growth and development.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 173 x 243 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138895508