Three Ways Educators Can Model a Growth Mindset
cc photo by J. Delp In a few weeks (our school begins in July), I will begin my sixth year as a junior high school principal. In my opinion, the job has gotten progressively more difficult, but I think it has less to do with the requirements of the position and more to do with a clarified understanding of my roles and responsibilities. I remember my first year as principal being less busy and stressful, and I honestly believe that was because I didn't really know what I was supposed to be doing. Each successive year I have learned more and discovered more opportunities for improvement. With that knowledge has come an understanding that successful educators never truly arrive -- there is always room for growth and improvement. Lately, we have heard a lot about fostering a growth mindset with our students, but as educators we need to model this for their benefit and for our own professional growth and learning. It is so easy for us to push our kids to challenge themselve...