Australian Catholic University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. One of the most influential phenomena in education over the last two decades has been that of the “growth mindset”.

There are enviable individuals who acquire skills and knowledge effortlessly, others are more orderly and achievement-focused than are their peers, and still others who exhibit unusual talents. While ...

Dr. Carol S. Dweck, pioneer in the study of fixed versus growth mindsets, demonstrated that in predicting success, it doesn't matter whether someone is gifted or not. What matters is a person’s belief ...

Some researchers have proposed that a positive mindset includes happiness, confidence, being in control, stability, motivation, and optimism (Barry, Folkard, & Ayliffe, 2014). In particular, a ...