Mindsets in the Classroom

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Mary Cay Ricci is an education consultant and speaker. She was previously an elementary and middle school teacher and central office administrator in three large school districts. She holds certification in gifted and talented education and administration and supervision from Johns Hopkins University, where she was previously a faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education.

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The latest edition of Mindsets in the Classroom provides educators with ideas and strategies to build a growth mindset school culture, wherein students are challenged to change their thinking about their abilities and potential through resilience, perseverance and a variety of strategies.

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1. What Are Mindsets, and How Do They Affect the Classroom? 2. What Are Some Ways to Begin Building a Growth Mindset School Culture? 3. Why Is a Differentiated, Responsive Classroom Important to a Growth Mindset Culture? 4. Why Is Critical Thinking Important in a Growth Mindset Class Culture? 5. How Can Students Learn From Failure? 6. What Messages Should Parents Hear About Growth Mindset? 7. Can Gifted Education and Growth Mindset Thinking Coexist? 8. What Are Some Ways to Help Students Adopt a Growth Mindset? 9. What Are Some Ways School Staff Can Maintain a Growth Mindset School Culture? 10. Summary Resources References APPENDIX A Sample Training Plan for Staff Growth Mindset Professional Development APPENDIX B Parent Newsletter Blurbs About the Author