In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but ...

It's been more than 30 years since psychologist Carol Dweck introduced "growth mindset"—the psychological and motivational effects of believing that a person's ability in any domain is not fixed but ...

A study of teens shows how motivation, compassion, courage, and school safety shape confidence and resilience in students.

SEATTLE — A Washington State University (WSU)study found it's not enough for a teacher to be nice. What students really crave is an instructor who thinks they could improve. The idea of a "growth ...

Psychologists from Washington State University identified a relationship between how an instructor communicates with students following exams and how first-generation students engage in learning ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learning is more than just memorization. FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images During my years teaching science in middle school, high ...

Students tend to like friendly teachers, but they like those who believe they can improve even more, new research indicates. Students in a study still responded positively to instructors described as ...

Teachers can provide learning experiences that guide high school students to become comfortable with uncertainty and risk-taking.

College students are often urged to ‘find’ their passion, but such advice could discourage them from exploring other disciplines or developing new skills if they feel their passion or interests have ...

Intro -- Title Page -- Introduction -- Section 1: All About Growth Mindset -- Lesson 1: Mindset Assessment -- Lesson 2: What Is Growth Mindset? -- Lesson 3: Change My Words, Change My Mindset -- ...

A growth mindset—the belief that intelligence can be developed, which in turn boosts academic achievement—has revolutionized teaching for many educators. With the pandemic warping the school year and ...