Schools love the idea of a growth mindset, but does it work? - Carl Hendrick | Aeon Essays - 1 views
-
You might think it is safe to assume that, once you motivate students, the learning will follow. Yet research shows that this is often not the case: motivation doesn’t always lead to achievement, but achievement often leads to motivation.
-
A generation of schoolchildren is being exhorted to believe in their brain's elasticity. Does it really help them learn? «We simply haven't been able to translate the research on the benefits of a growth mindset into any sort of effective, consistent practice that makes an appreciable difference in student academic attainment». «Motivation doesn't always lead to achievement, but achievement often leads to motivation».
