THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING OUR CHILDREN TO HAVE A GROWTH MINSETBY MICHAEL PEARSON

BENEFITS OF KIDS HAVING A GROWTH MINDSET • Get better grades• Have a learning attitude• Push on in the face of setbacks• Achieve more in life

DOWN SIDE OF KIDS HAVING A FIXED MINDSET • They set limits on what they can learn• Get discourage in the face of setbacks• Worry about not making a mistake• Think that some people are born smart and some are not

WHAT WE NEED TO DO AS PARENTS

• Have a growth mindset ourselves• Teach them to have the correct perception of themselves• Encourage them to learn new things• Speak positive about their ability daily

REFERENCE

• Dweck, C. S. (2010). Mind-sets and equitable education. Principal Leadership,10(5), 26-29. Retrieved fromhttps://search.proquest.com/docview/216292274?accountid=54847