Includes bibliographical references.

Chapter 1 What are Mindsets, and How Do They Affect the Classroom? 1 -- Chapter 2 What Are Some Ways to Begin Building a Growth Mindset School Culture? 13 -- Chapter 3 Why Is Differentiated, Responsive Classroom Important to a Growth Mindset Culture? 31 -- Chapter 4 Why Is Critical Thinking Important in a Growth Mindset Class Culture? 55 -- Chapter 5 How Can Students Learn From Failure? 67 -- Chapter 6 What Messages Should Parents Hear About Growth Mindset? 75 -- Chapter 7 Can Gifted Education and a Growth Mindset Belief Coexist? 85 -- Chapter 8 What Are Some Ways to Help Students Adopt a Growth Mindset? 97 -- Chapter 9 What Are Some Ways School Staff Can Maintain a Growth Mindset School Culture? 139 -- Chapter 10 Summary 145 -- Resources 147 -- References 151 -- Appendix A Sample Training Plan for Staff Growth Mindset Professional Development 155 -- Appendix B Parent Newsletter Blurbs 163 -- About the Author 169

"When students believe that dedication and hard work can change their performance in school, they grow to become resilient, successful students. Inspired by the popular mindsets idea that hard work and effort can lead to success, Mindsets in the Classroom provides educators with ideas for ways to build a growth mindset school culture, wherein students are challenged to change their abilities and potential. The book includes a planning template, step-by-step description of a growth mindset culture, and "look-fors" for adopting a differentiated, responsive instruction model teachers can use immediately in their classrooms. It also highlights the importance of critical thinking and teaching students to learn from failure. The book includes a sample professional development plan and ideas for communicating the mindset concept to parents. With this book's easy-to-follow advice, tasks and strategies, teachers can grow a love of learning in their students."