Growth Mindset
At Beaconside we aim for the children to become successful learners for life by developing a ‘growth mindset’. This may be a concept you have not heard of before but it’s really very simple. We encourage the children to develop a love of learning, to enjoy working hard, be proud of what they achieve and not be afraid to make mistakes!
Below are eight key skills which help you become a successful learner. These skills cannot be taught quickly or all at once, choose one and work through the list of ways to acquire that skill.
Concentrate
Manage distractions
Get lost in the task
Do one thing at a time
Break things down
Plan and think it through
Draw diagrams, jot down thoughts or things which help you think
Keep improving
Keep reviewing your work
Identify your best bits
Improve one thing first
Try to be better than last time
Don’t compare yourself to others, only yourself!
Take small steps
Be co-operative
Listen to others
Say when you don’t understand
Be kind when you disagree
Explain things to help others
Be tolerant
Don’t give up
Work hard
Practise lots
Keep going
Try new strategies
Ask for help
Start again
Take a brain break
Have a go
Don’t worry if it goes wrong
Learn from mistakes
Be excited to try new things
Use your imagination
Be creative
Let your imagination go
Think up new ideas and questions
Be curious
Ask questions
Notice things
Look for patterns and connections
Think of possible reasons
Research
Ask ‘What if..?’
Enjoy learning
Feel proud of all your achievements
Feel your neurons connecting!
Imagine your intelligence growing by the minute!
Use what you have learnt in real life
Know you can do it if you have input and you practise
The following videos may just help you think about your own mindset and ways you can alter it in order to allow your self the best possibility to grow and learn even when the challenges become tricky.
Chapter 1: Learning about your brain
Chapter 4: The mysterious world of neurones
Chapter 2: Bouncebackability
Chapter 5: Piecing it together
Chapter 3: The power of yet..
