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Why are we still talking Fixed vs Growth Mindsets in our Organisations?

In her landmark book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck introduced the concept of Fixed and Growth Mindsets to the world. She highlighted the influence our Mindset has over our behaviour, and she gave dozens of examples of how peoples’ Fixed or Growth Mindset impacted their lives. But we must remember that Dweck was […]

Why are we still talking Fixed vs Growth Mindsets in our Schools?

In her landmark book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck introduced the concept of Fixed and Growth Mindsets to the world. She highlighted the influence our Mindset has over our behaviour, and she gave dozens of examples of how students’ Fixed or Growth Mindset impacted their learning. But we must remember that Dweck was introducing her ideas. She gave examples […]

Succeed with the Habits of Mind – now!

Finally, everything you need to succeed with Habits of Mind in one place! Do you want to take your work with the Habits of Mind to the next level? Do you want to learn from experts with more than 25 years’ experience? To be shown, step by step, how to succeed with the Habits of […]

Your Whole School Approach To Habits of Mind

Plus a bonus interview with Art Costa and Bena Kallick It’s been more than 25 years since Art Costa and Bena Kallick introduced the world to the Habits of Mind. In that time, the Habits have become a classic in education, transforming teaching, learning and school cultures around the world. Unfortunately, not all schools that […]

Game Changer: The Habits of Mind Profile Tool

Measure and Map the development of your Habits of Mind! Last week, we discussed the critical shift from using to improving your Habits of Mind. This is the tipping point that puts schools onto a path of continuous development, and it is the change in mindset that ultimately results in significant improvements in student learning outcomes.   This week, […]

The Tipping Point for Succeeding with Habits of Mind

Stop using the Habits of Mind and start improving them! Over the years, we’ve seen countless schools adopt the Habits of Mind. For many, their Habits of Mind journey has been disappointingly short lived, with little enduring impact on student learning outcomes. But for a few schools, the results have been profound. Those that have succeeded with the Habits […]

Habits of Mind : A Shared Language for Learning

Habits of Mind : A Shared Language for Learning There’s nothing quite like walking into a school where the Habits of Mind have been adopted as a language for learning. You see the Habits of Mind displayed on the walls. You read about them in school documents. And you hear parents, teachers and students all […]

Teaching the Habits of Mind is important, but it’s not enough. Here’s why.

I remember when I first came across the Habits of Mind back in the late ’90s. I was so excited about them. I couldn’t wait to start teaching them to my students. And as a school leader, I was quick to introduce them to my whole school. I soon found myself in a nation-wide position […]

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