Becoming a Growth Mindset School

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Becoming a Growth Mindset School explores the theories which underpin a growth mindset ethos and lays out how to embed them into the culture of a school. It offers step-by-step guidance for school leaders to help build an approach to teaching and learning that will encourage children to embrace challenge, persist in the face of setback, and see effort as the path to mastery. The book isn’t about quick fixes or miracle cures, but an evidence-based transformation of the way we think and talk about teaching, leading, and learning. Drawing upon his own extensive experience and underpinned by the groundbreaking scholarship of Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth, and others, Chris Hildrew navigates the difficulties, practicalities, and opportunities presented by implementing a growth mindset, such as: forming a growth mindset curriculum launching a growth mindset with staff marking, assessing, and giving feedback with a growth mindset growth mindset misconceptions and potential mistakes family involvement with a growth mindset. Innovatively and accessibly written, this thoroughly researched guide shows how a growth mindset ethos benefits the whole school community, from its students and teachers to parents and governors. Becoming A Growth Mindset School will be of invaluable use to all educational leaders and practitioners. Review: A practical guide to building a growth mindset school culture - This book by British educator Chris Hildrew offers a practical guide to building a growth mindset school culture. Hildrew’s ideas a grounded in research as well as his own experience as a school leader. The book provides a clear explanation of Dweck’s and Duckworth’s research to school settings as well as a useful comparison of growth mindset and character education initiatives. I especially appreciate Hildrew’s focus on cultivating a growth mindset in teachers and leading with a growth mindset. This book is a great find for school leaders! Review: Book Condition - This book was given to me in perfect condition and will be very helpful in my class.