"Carol Dweck Revisits the 'Growth Mindset,'" via Education Week

In this article, Carol Dweck reflects on the "false growth mindset" and on common misconceptions about praising students.

This article by Carol Dweck highlights some ways people often misuse growth mindset research, with a special focus on language. 

Article Link: Dweck, C. (2015). Carol Dweck Revisits the 'Growth Mindset. Education Week. 35(5)

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