Pedagogical practices for developing a growth mindset: a qualitative study with primary school teachers.
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| Title: | Pedagogical practices for developing a growth mindset: a qualitative study with primary school teachers. |
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| Authors: | Muthukrishnan, Priyadarshini (AUTHOR), Hendry Salim, Elis Johannes (AUTHOR), Fung Lan, Loo (AUTHOR), Ming, Thang Siew (AUTHOR), Nair Sukumaran, Sailajah (AUTHOR), Mei Yeuan, Lum (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Educational Psychology in Practice. Jun2025, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p129-149. 21p. |
| Subjects: | Maturation (Psychology), Primary school teachers, Teacher educators, Thematic analysis, Basic education |
| Abstract: | Growth mindset has gained educators' attention in order to shape students' self-beliefs about their intelligence. However, research findings lack consensus on using a growth mindset to improve student outcomes. Therefore, the current study explored the pedagogical practices of selected primary school teachers intending to foster a growth mindset in their students. Using a qualitative approach, the study analysed narrative data obtained through semi-structured interviews with nine primary school teachers from Pahang, Malaysia. The results of the hybrid thematic analysis revealed five main themes: teachers' growth mindset beliefs; process-focused teaching and learning practices; dealing positively with students' mistakes; explicit use of growth mindset language to promote learning; and creating purposeful challenges that are consistent with the growth mindset theory, and also three district pedagogical practices that are not espoused in the growth mindset theory. The findings of the study shed light on the growth mindset attributes that teachers need to incorporate into their teaching to foster a growth mindset in students. Implications for practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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