A Discussion About Mindset Theory (10 Things Schools Get Wrong: Book Launch Webinar #3)

Описание: In this book launch webinar, authors Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath and David Bott discuss the issues surrounding mindset theory, and explore the critical role that teachers play in the learning process.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past ten years -- and if so consider me semi-envious -- you’re likely well versed in the idea of growth mindset versus fixed mindset (a.k.a. Mindset Theory).

In 2006, Stanford University Professor Carol Dweck published one of the most popular and impactful books on this subject. The 277 pages of Mindset have been printed over two million times and translated into more than 20 languages.

If you’ve never read Mindset, the core concept is charmingly simple for educators: if we encourage students to believe they can improve through practice, then they will.

The real sticking power of this premise derives from what researchers call face validity, which basically says that anything that feels like it probably should be true will generally be accepted as such.

In the case of Mindset, our normal experience suggests that the broader conclusions drawn by Dweck should be valid, so we take them at face value.

People with a fixed mindset frequently don’t bother with practice, and accordingly rarely show improvement. On the other hand, people with a growth mindset are motivated to practice and frequently get better as a result.

But is it really this cut and dry? Is Mindset Theory really the academic magic bullet it's generally assumed to be?

In this book launch webinar, we tackle some important questions including:

-- What are three important lessons we've learned in education over the past decade as mindset theory has grown in prominence?
-- What are some of the limitations of professional teacher development programs as they are traditionally conceived?
-- How can mindset theory help us better appreciate the vital role that teachers play in the learning process?
-- What are 'skunkworks projects', and why are they an effective way for teachers to test out new pedagogical ideas and approaches in their classroom?

Give it a watch, and let us know what you think in the comments.

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JARED COONEY HORVATH | PhD, MEd

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, best-selling author and renowned keynote speaker with an expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation.

Dr. Horvath has published 4 books, over 30 research articles, and currently serves as an honorary researcher at the University of Melbourne and St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.

His research has been featured in popular publications including The New York Times, WIRED, BBC, The Economist, PBS's Nova and ABC’s Catalyst.

https://www.lmeglobal.net/media​

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DAVID BOTT | PGDipEd, PGDipPsych

David Bott is the Associate Director of the Institute of Positive Education.

As an expert in applied wellbeing science, David has supported thousands of educators across the globe in designing and implementing system-level approaches to wellbeing.

David sits on the Dubai Future Council for Education and has published in prominent academic journals and industry periodicals. He currently serves on the board of the Positive Education Schools Association.

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