Encouraging A Growth Mindset: A Presentation by Dr. Vickie Schafer

Recent research by Dr. Carol Dweck has found the importance of encouraging a growth mindset in our children. Children who learn that success comes from effort, rather than from innate characteristics (such as intelligence) are more willing to try harder things and practice until they learn something. This Power Point is from a presentation I have given on the importance of encouraging an growth mindset, with some suggestions on how to achieve this goal.

Books mentioned in Dr. Schafer’s presentation:

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell