Have you ever heard of a growth or fixed mindset?
In this episode, we chat to Alison Johns - a mum of 5 and as you'll hear, a brilliant teacher of 30 years.
When faced with a challenging class and a keenness to help them learn, Alison was determined to find a strategy that would help her students come exam time. She began to realise that it wasn't a concern of academic ability or learning style, but rather motivation and self perception.
This lead her to discovering the work of American psychologist, Carol Dweck and her work with growth and fixed mindset.
Not only was Professor Dweck's groundbreaking theory around motivation and mindset seeing results in Alisons classrooms, she could see her own areas of fixed mindset that she could test the theory out on - seeing growth in areas of her own life that she thought couldn't change. It has been an instrumental tool in her parenting and how she raises and encourages her own children.
We are lucky enough to hear her experiences and thoughts on the topic. A great episode that will help you in your own mindset, parenting and overcoming obstacles in life.
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