Dweck popularized the concept of the growth mindset, which describes people who believe their skills and abilities can be developed. On the other hand, those with a fixed mindset believe they’re born ...

A new online professional development (PD) course for teachers aims to encourage “growth mindset” classroom cultures through tweaks to existing pedagogical practices like assignment feedback and first ...

In Jarek Janio’s Inside Higher Ed opinion column, “Beyond ‘Grit’ and ‘Growth Mindsets,’” Janio argues that, to promote better student learning, college instructors should ignore questions about ...

There are enviable individuals who acquire skills and knowledge effortlessly, others are more orderly and achievement-focused than are their peers, and still others who exhibit unusual talents. While ...