What is Growth Mindset

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The belief that intelligence is not “fixed” but that it can increase through learning. Learn more in: The Forgotten Many: Rural Gifted Learners

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The notion that people can increase their knowledge, intelligence, skills, and talents through strategic effort and persistence (Dweck, 2006). Learn more in: The New Normal: Adult Online Learners

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A belief that, with access to the right tools and opportunities, hard work will eventually result in growth. Learn more in: Innovative Instructional Methods Integrating 21st-Century Competencies in Mathematics Education: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity

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The belief that abilities are malleable and not innate. Learn more in: Disabled Military Veteran and Instructor: Making Sense of an Uncertain Activity

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Behaviors and beliefs are based on the premises that effort leads to improvement; persisting through difficulty and learning from mistakes. Learn more in: College Professors Turning Chaos Into Collegial Collaboration

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Theory developed by Dweck (2006) to describe the belief that talent can be developed through hard work and appropriate strategies rather than the belief that talent is native or innate in individuals. Learn more in: The Magic of a Local Academic Community for Online Adult Learners in Completing the Doctoral Journey

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Implicit theory that highlights that student academic achievement and social resilience is not fixed. In fact, those mindsets are malleable and can improve. Learn more in: Personalized Learning

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The attitude and perspective that one can grow and develop one’s capacities through effective effort. Learn more in: COVID-19 and the Growth Mindset: Dangerous Opportunities

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Individuals believe their most basic abilities can be developed and changed through hard work, and dedication. Learn more in: Use of Technology With Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education

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The idea that intelligence is not fixed, and can be developed through effort. Learn more in: ILLs for ELLs: Using an Interactive Notebook Strategy to Foster Success for English Language Learners

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The belief that one has the ability to grow their intelligence through learning with purposeful effort, rather than the belief that intelligence is genetic and decided at birth. Learn more in: Mind, Brain, and Education: Using Neuroscience to Teach Students Living in Poverty

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The belief that intelligence is not fixed and can be developed ( Dweck & Master, 2009 ). Learn more in: Challenging Education's Inflexible Model: Universally Designed Classrooms That Empower

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The belief that a person’s talents and abilities can be improved upon with consistent, sustained and targeted effort. Learn more in: Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose: How Wanderlust Fueled One GATE Teacher's Journey

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A state in which people see “failure” as a learning opportunity and believe that humans can continually learn and grow. Learn more in: Innovation Through Diversity and Inclusion: A Roadmap for Higher Education Information Technology Leaders

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Being open to new ideas, believing new skills and strategies can be learned, embracing challenges, and being inspired by others’ success. Learn more in: Mentoring to Become a Self-Directed Learner

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People’s belief that their most basic abilities can be developed through their own efforts and learning. Learn more in: Exposing Learners to Practice: When Crisis Presents New Opportunities

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The ability to focus on success while also recognizing failures. Learn more in: Mindset, Decision Making, and Motivation

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One’s intelligence can grow. Learn more in: Increasing Women's Chances in STEM Fields and Combating Challenges

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It means that with effort, it is possible to increase intelligence levels, talents, and abilities. Learn more in: Leadership Lessons From Ratan N. Tata

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The attitude that intelligence is a malleable quality; it has potential that can be developed. Learn more in: An Integral View of Mindfulness Practices and the Perception of Challenge Within a High School Setting

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The belief that you are capable of becoming mentally stronger through effort (a term made famous in Carol Dweck’s research). Learn more in: The Middle School Modern Classroom: Why a Blended, Self-Paced, Mastery-Based Grading Classroom Is Ideal for Middle School Students

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The way a person thinks regarding learning, achievement, obstacles, and failure. Learn more in: Teacher Identity, Growth Mindset, and Agency: Changing the Trajectory of Teacher Retention

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People who have a growth mindset believe that even if they struggle with certain skills, their abilities aren't set in stone. They think that with work, their skills can improve over time. Learn more in: Combating Choice Overload via a Growth Mindset in the Age of Social Media

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An attitude or belief that one’s skills and talents can be fostered through persistence, gathering knowledge, and embracing challenges. Learn more in: Spotlighting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. Brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment ( Dweck, 2015 ). Learn more in: Conceptualizing LEAD: Service Learning Leadership Experience for Student Success

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The belief that performance can be improved through practice, reflection, and effort. Learn more in: Using Technology to Foster Creative and Critical Thinking in the Classroom

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A belief that a person’s ability, skills, and talents have the capacity to improve. Learn more in: Integrating Family History Into the Post-Pandemic Elementary Learning Space: Reducing Childhood Trauma

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A belief that a student can cultivate and improve cognition and skills through practice. Learn more in: African American Students, Racism, and Academic Injustice: Igniting a FUSE

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The underlying belief that intellect and personality are malleable and can change with hard work, practice, and determination. Learn more in: The Teacher's Role in Personalized Learning

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The term used to describe people's beliefs about learning and intelligence means more than just accepting feedback and being open-minded. It is about taking feedback, learning from experience, and coming up with strategies for improvement. Learn more in: Education for the Digital Industry: Opportunities and Challenges of Experience-Based Expertise and Open Innovation

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Growth mindset is a belief that one’s intelligence, capacities, and/or talent will develop and grow with effort. A growth mindset is coined by Carol Dweck and her colleague. Learn more in: Theories and Practices Behind Educational Robotics for All

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Growth mindset is a cognitive concept coined by Carol Dweck (2007) . Students with a growth mindset are motivated to “grow their abilities” when learning new content rather than depending on “natural talent” (or feeling limited by a lack of natural talent) in that content area. Students with a growth mindset are better prepared to transfer learned skills and concepts to new learning contexts. Learn more in: The SOAR Strategies for Online Academic Research: Helping Middle School Students Meet New Standards

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The concept that students understand their abilities can be developed. Learn more in: Regionalism: Assessing Students' Academic Resilience Through Reading and Response Activities

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An individual’s flexible and positive attitude toward various perspectives and continued learning and experiences (as opposed to a fixed mindset) , based on Dweck’s (2012) ongoing research and framework. Learn more in: Integrating Social Emotional Learning Into the Formative Development of Educator Dispositions

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A viewpoint of intelligence and talent in which intelligence and talent are malleable and can change through effort and perseverance. Also referred to as an incremental mindset or malleable mindset. Learn more in: Strategic Use of Mindset and Efficacy Theory

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A positive disposition or belief that we are capable of continual improvement as a result of effort and determination. Learn more in: Fostering Development of 21st Century Competencies and Global Citizenship through Constructivist-Based and Learning-Style Responsive Pedagogy

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An internalized perspective of one’s effort can create ability and overcome any deficit one may have. Learn more in: Out of Trauma Comes Strength: The Trauma-Informed Positive Education (TIPE) Model

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A set of beliefs held by an individual that supports the expansion and growth of one’s abilities and knowledge. Learn more in: It All Works Out in the End: The Experience of Researching Online Language Classes

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The belief that intelligence can change. Learn more in: What's Training Got to Do With It?: Educator Preparation Programs and Deficit Thinking

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Coined by researcher Carol Dweck in 2015, growth mindset it the belief that a person’s most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work and is not determined by intellect or IQ. Learn more in: Precision Education: Engineering Learning, Relevancy, Mindset, and Motivation in Online Environments

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Conceptualized as the perception that abilities are “malleable” rather than fixed characteristics that do not change ( Hochanadel & Finamore, 2015 , p.48). According to Duckworth & Eskreis-Winkler (2013) , embracing a growth mindset is an important component of grit. Learn more in: How Children Fail: Exploring Parent and Family Factors That Foster Grit

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A belief and perception that one's abilities, talents, and skills can be honed and developed as an ongoing learning process. Learn more in: Empathic Growth Mindset and Equity: A Student Affairs Perspective