Category: Grit
New test for ‘growth mindset’, the theory that anyone who tries can succeed
From The Guardian, Susanna Rustin discusses the concept of a growth mindset and how some may…
Seeing the benefits of failure shapes kids’ beliefs about intelligence
Medicalxpress shares information that suggests that parents attitude towards failure may affect their child’s mindset. Children…
Angela Duckworth: To Grow Students’ Grit, Balance Challenges With Support
From Education Week, Evie Blad discusses Angela Duckworth’s book and talk at the Education Writers Association. Evie note…
Pete Carroll: ‘They’re not just football players, they’re Seahawks’
From The Seattle Times, Jayson Jenks talks about Angela Duckworth’s visit with the Seattle Seahawks and their coach…
Advice for my daughter
About 15 years ago, my sister sent me an email with a humorous list of children’s books…
Why attitude is more important than intelligence?
From Performance Magazine, Cezarina Barbieru discusses the importance of having a growth mindset and positive attitude. She recommends strategies…
Online ‘mindset’ interventions help students do better in school, Stanford research shows
From Standford News, Clifton B. Parker reports on a new study that indicates that online interventions that…
Growth Mindset Parenting
From Getting Smart, Eduardo Briceno provides excellent advice for parents who want to help their children develop…
Carol Dweck Revisits the ‘Growth Mindset’
From Education Week, Carol Dweck revisits the concept of a growth mindset, discusses how it should be…
Every mistake a learning opportunity
From the Prince George Citizen, Gerry Chidiac discusses the importance of making mistakes in the process of…
How to Get Good at Everything
From the vlogbrothers, Hank Green presents an amusing and insightful explanation of the growth mindset.
Making your kid play organized sports could cost them their creativity
From Quartz, Matthew Bowers discusses a study which examined the relationship between childhood leisure hours and creativity as…
