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A defence of the fixed mindset
Jan 23, 2015 |
Category: learning
The growth mindset has been so universally heralded as 'a good thing' that it's in danger of becoming one of those memes we think with rather than about. A number of commentators have been critical of...
Focusing on performance is the enemy of the growth mindset
Mar 02, 2014 |
Category: learning
Over the past year or so I've been following a line of thinking which has gone something like this:Learning and performance are not the same thing. Pupils' performance in lessons does not correspond w...
Hang on in there: could encouragement be more useful than praise?
Sep 27, 2013 |
Category: learning
Last week I expanded on some of my doubts about the concept of praise, particularly the current consensus that we should be going out of our way to praise effort. I concluded by saying, "no one would...
Why do I need a teacher if I've got Google and a granny?
Dec 04, 2011 |
Category: learning
NB - Having reviewed the evidence, I am now thoroughly convinced I was wrong about all this. Instead, try reading Is it just me or is Sugata Mitra an irresponsible charlatan?
Over the summer I watche...
Doubts about Dweck? The problem with praise
Jan 27, 2012 |
Category: learning
Back in 2010 I was introduced to Carol Dweck's research into fixed and growth mindsets and the scales fell from my eyes. It was an epiphany. A veritable Damascene conversion. And like Saul before me,...
Why do I need a teacher if I've got Google and a granny?
Dec 04, 2011 |
Category: learning
NB - Having reviewed the evidence, I am now thoroughly convinced I was wrong about all this. Instead, try reading Is it just me or is Sugata Mitra an irresponsible charlatan? Over the summer I watched...
How to have a successful life
Oct 01, 2011 |
Category: learning
This week Mr Phil Beadle graced us with his towering presence and 'edutained' 60 Year 11 students. I was going to call this post "Beadle's About" but I'm sure he's heartily sick of any comparisons to...
How to fix your attitude
Aug 31, 2011 |
Category: learning
Can you change how intelligent you are? Can you alter your personality? Can a student predicted a D grade get an A*? Are there things it is simply impossible for us to do?I’ve always fancied the idea...
The Learning Loop
Jul 12, 2011 |
Category: learning
For last few years we (the English faculty) have been teaching our GCSE course over 3 years. I made the decision this time last year to begin our three year programme of study with a scheme of learnin...
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