“Becoming is better than being.” – Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success People often claim to have received a ‘good education’. While most of us would nod enthusiastically in agreement, do we really know what is meant by the term? While the definition may vary from person to person, ‘good education’ essentially boils down to one factor: a growth mindset. As educators, we talk a lot about fixed and growth mindsets, and strategies for encouraging the desired shift. One image by Carol S. Dweck outlines the basis of the growth mindset, and it’s key differentiators from its polar…
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