Developing GRIT Through Growth Mindset
Through extensive research, psychologist Angela Duckworth and her team have found that one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success: grit.
Grit is the tendency to sustain interest in, and effort toward, very long-term goals (Duckworth et al., 2007)
Ok great, but how can we help kids develop grit?
Listen to Angela Duckworth explain grit and it's importance. Skip to minute 4:08 to hear what she has to say about building grit through growth mindset.
Grit is the tendency to sustain interest in, and effort toward, very long-term goals (Duckworth et al., 2007)
Ok great, but how can we help kids develop grit?
Listen to Angela Duckworth explain grit and it's importance. Skip to minute 4:08 to hear what she has to say about building grit through growth mindset.
Here is a great summary of the two mindsets: fixed and growth. Ask your child what they know about these two mindsets.
Two mindsets Poster:
Interesting Articles:
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How Teachers Can Create A 'Growth Mindset' In Classrooms
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www.huffpost.com/entry/why-some-kids-try-harder-and-some-kids-give-up_b_5826816
How Teachers Can Create A 'Growth Mindset' In Classrooms
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