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"Influencing how students view themselves as learners is challenging work. Students often won't respond if a teacher just tells them how they should think - that creates defensiveness. Instead, a good tactic is to teach them some of the neuroscience around learning, including that the brain is malleable."

"What makes people creative? What gives some of us the ability to create work that captivates the eyes, minds and hearts of others? Jonah Lehrer, a writer specializing in neuroscience, addresses that question in his new book, Imagine: How Creativity Works."

"To develop a positive academic mindset, these are four key beliefs students must hold: I can change my intelligence and abilities through effort I can succeed I belong in this learning community This work has value and purpose for me When those beliefs are present and paired with learning strategies to help with effective self-management, any student can be successful. "