Carol Dweck, Ph.D.
Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University
Growth Mindsets and the Wholehearted Embrace of Process
Carol Dweck’s work is revered by educators for its rigor, insight and focus on process rather than outcomes. For this presentation, Dr. Dweck will discuss how a classroom teacher’s enthusiastic and devoted focus on the learning process cultivates a growth mindset in students.
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