One of the reasons teachers choose their profession is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children and positively impact their futures.
Believing that you can change someone's future or have some kind of influence on their path in life requires teachers to have a growth mindset — a phrase coined by Dr. Carol Dweck in her bestselling book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
Having a growth mindset allows you to believe that you can improve and change with practice and determination.
With a growth mindset, you view challenges with excitement and look forward to the opportunity to overcome them because you know you will get something out of the process and learn from your mistakes.
Those with a fixed mindset, who believe their traits, talents, and abilities are permanent and cannot be improved, are less likely to enjoy as much success in school, work, and life in general.
When teachers foster a growth mindset in the classroom, it helps students understand their full potential.
Teachers with a growth mindset teach their students that intelligence is moldable and expandable, which keeps students inspired to learn, even if they are facing failure.
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