School's In Cultivating lifelong learners: The power of mindset
Growth mindset is everywhere, but does it really work? Can we turn buzzwords into lasting change in education?
On this episode of School’s In, Dan and Denise sit down with Stanford Professor Eric Bettinger to explore the research and real-world applications of growth mindset. They dive into what a growth mindset is, what kinds of interventions work, and how those lessons can help students succeed. Bettinger shares evidence from a large-scale study in Norway that reveals surprising long-term benefits for students exposed to growth mindset concepts. He covers several topics, including:
- (03:47) Inside the growth mindset study
- (08:53) Long-term impact: Tracking students over time
- (13:11) The support system behind lasting change
- (17:25) AI, the easy button, and growth mindset
- (20:04) Measuring growth beyond the classroom
- (25:50) Takeaways for parents and teachers
Eric Bettinger is the Conley DeAngelis Family Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. His research focuses on improving educational outcomes for students, particularly through the lens of economics, decision-making, and policy design. He has conducted extensive research on college success, financial aid, and interventions like growth mindset. Learn more about his work on his faculty profile.
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