Education World – Nicole Gorman
“Growth mindset has taken off in education circles because experts believe that if students can adopt such a way of thinking, they can find a path to success regardless of their innate ability simply because they believe they can. Because the concept is relatively new and research is still catching up, the jury is still out on what the best way to cultivate growth mindset in students is, leaving the door open for educators to try different techniques. In one Connecticut school, that opportunity has allowed for the creation of a superhero persona designed to keep students motivated and faithful in their opportunity to excel throughout the school week.”(more)