The term ‘growth mindset’ refers to a way of thinking, learning and taking on challenges. A person with a growth mindset learns from their mistakes, takes feedback and uses it, takes on new challenges, pushes themselves outside of their comfort zone and shows resilience and perseverance.
Studies show that it is people with a growth mindset (as opposed to a fixed mindset) who achieve in life, are successful in all they do and are happy. Of course, this is exactly what we want for all our children.
The children have been introduced to the language of Growth Mindset. Rather than say ‘I Can’t’ they have been encouraged to say ‘I Can’t Do it Yet’.
We are introducing the children to ‘The Riverview Yeti’ and using stories to show the children it is ok to make mistakes, and we can learn from mistakes we make.
At our school we already used many strategies to encourage children to have a growth mindset but we hope by having a clear focus on this it will help all children to have a love of learning.
If you have any questions or want to know how to support your child at home to have more of a growth mindset please feel free to ask your child’s class teacher.
Riverview Infant School is part of The Pathway Academy Trust.
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Registered charitable limited company:- Company number: 09782388 Registered in England and Wales
Registered office details:
The Pathway Academy Trust
c/o Culverstone Green Primary School
Wrotham Road, Meopham
DA13 0RF