Learning Mindsets
‘Learning mindsets’ ensure that our children are empowered with a sense of purpose and responsibility. Using and developing their mindsets, our children confidently engage with others and can more readily adapt to an ever-changing world - they are life-long learners.
When our teachers nurture learning mindsets, our students are far better able to view new challenges as a natural part of the learning process. These learning mindsets encourage the development of better habits and skills that ultimately boost classroom performance
After much research and discussion on the most important learning mindsets, the students and teachers determined the six that are fully embedded into everyday learning and life at St Margaret Mary’s.
Persistence
Persistent learners keep trying and don’t give up. Persistence is a key learning mindset our students develop to encourage a positive attitude towards tasks and a resilience for looking at different ways the same challenge can be solved.
Children with the mindset of persistence default to thinking:
“I can do this”
Resilience
Resilient learners have the ability to adapt and bounce back when things don't go as planned. Resilience is being able to learn from mistakes and move forward rather than dwelling on the unexpected outcome. Developing resilience in our students builds inner strength and boosts children’s confidence in many areas of life.
Children with the mindset of resilience default to thinking:
“I will try again”
Independence
Independent learners and thinkers can learn by themselves. Independence means being a leader and taking responsibility for you own learning. Developing independent learners is important to help students advance in their learning performance and stay motivated.
Children with the mindset of independence default to thinking:
“I think I can do this by myself”
Curiosity
Curious learners are always asking questions and pose wonderings to learn something new. Children have a natural curiosity. Everything is a learning opportunity, and play and asking questions are a big part of learning.
Children with the mindset of curiosity default to thinking:
“I wonder…”
Collaboration
Collaborative learners learn with and from others, they share ideas, compromise and negotiate as a team. When our students collaborate together, they feel included and are encouraged to actively participate in the learning process.
Children with the mindset of collaboration default to thinking:
“I love being part of a team”
Courage
Courageous learners set goals and challenge themselves. When our students take risks, they learn and feel rewarded by their efforts. Building courage allows our student to believe in what they can do and continue to strive for improvement.
Children with the mindset of courage default to thinking: