Dr. Dweck’s work examining learning, motivation, success, failure and resilience has impacted parents, educators, and others vested in high achievement. Her research concludes that we produce confident learners when we praise students for the process they engage in, not when we tell them they’re smart or talented. The “elements of success” – effort, persistence, determination, hard work, enthusiasm, and discipline, to name a few – are hallmarks of growth mindsets, and will be invaluable as a student progresses through his/her education and the world of work.
Both our teachers and the community will have the opportunity to learn from the renowned Stanford University educational researcher thanks to a partnership between The Winnetka Public Schools, Family Awareness Network (FAN), North Shore Country Day School (NSCDS) and the Winnetka Public Schools Foundation (WPSF).
At 7 P.M. that evening, community members will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Dweck about the link between motivation and persistence to learning.
