Educators can help students grow their mindset and become more flexible thinkers by doing a few simple things:
Encourage Mistakes: Tell students that it’s perfectly fine to mess up. Share stories about how making mistakes can lead to learning something new.
Show Flexibility: Be open to changing your plans or trying different ways to solve problems when things get tough.
Use Growth Language: Instead of saying "you can’t do this," say "not yet." This helps students see their potential and that they can improve over time.
Promote Reflection: Encourage students to think about how they learn and what they’ve experienced in their learning journeys.
By creating this kind of supportive atmosphere, you can really help empower students!
Educators can help students grow their mindset and become more flexible thinkers by doing a few simple things:
Encourage Mistakes: Tell students that it’s perfectly fine to mess up. Share stories about how making mistakes can lead to learning something new.
Show Flexibility: Be open to changing your plans or trying different ways to solve problems when things get tough.
Use Growth Language: Instead of saying "you can’t do this," say "not yet." This helps students see their potential and that they can improve over time.
Promote Reflection: Encourage students to think about how they learn and what they’ve experienced in their learning journeys.
By creating this kind of supportive atmosphere, you can really help empower students!