From the Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning
Equipping Your Child for the Future: The Power of a Continuous Learning Mindset
In today's fast-paced world, the ability to adapt and learn continuously has
become an essential skill. By fostering a continuous learning mindset in your child, you're not just supporting their current academic journey; you're providing them with a vital tool for lifelong learning.
This mindset, rooted in the belief that abilities can be developed through
dedication and effort is crucial in our ever-changing landscape. Research
published in the Journal of Educational Psychology* demonstrates that students with this growth-oriented approach show marked improvements in their academic performance and their resilience.
So, how can you cultivate this mindset?
- Embrace challenges: Encourage your child to view difficulties as opportunities for growth. When they face obstacles, prompt them to ask, "What can I learn from this?"
- Value effort over innate talent: Praise the process and hard work, not just results. This reinforces the idea that improvement comes through effort.
- Learn from mistakes: Help your child see errors as learning experiences. Studies show that analysing mistakes leads to better performance than focusing solely on correct answers.
- Model lifelong learning: Demonstrate your own commitment to learning. Share your experiences of acquiring new skills or knowledge, including the challenges you face in your own learning.
By consistently reinforcing this mindset, you're equipping your child with the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn - perhaps the most valuable skill in our rapidly changing world. This approach doesn't just benefit their current schoolwork; it prepares them for future challenges and opportunities we can't yet imagine.
* Yeager, D. S., & Dweck, C. S. (2012). Mindsets that promote resilience: When students believe that personal characteristics can be developed. Educational Psychologist, 47(4), 302-314.
Ms Josilin Kalifa
Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning