Mindsets in the Classroom

Mary Cay Ricci is an education consultant and speaker. She was previously an elementary and middle school teacher and central office administrator in three large school districts. She holds certification in gifted and talented education and administration and supervision from Johns Hopkins University, where she was previously a faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education.

• 1. What Are Mindsets, and How Do They Affect the Classroom? 2. What Are Some Ways to Begin Building a Growth Mindset School Culture? 3. Why Is a Differentiated, Responsive Classroom Important to a Growth Mindset Culture? 4. Why Is Critical Thinking Important in a Growth Mindset Class Culture? 5. How Can Students Learn From Failure? 6. What Messages Should Parents Hear About Growth Mindset? 7. Can Gifted Education and Growth Mindset Thinking Coexist? 8. What Are Some Ways to Help Students Adopt a Growth Mindset? 9. What Are Some Ways School Staff Can Maintain a Growth Mindset School Culture? 10. Summary Resources References APPENDIX A Sample Training Plan for Staff Growth Mindset Professional Development APPENDIX B Parent Newsletter Blurbs About the Author

This 3rd edition of Mindsets in the Classroom is an absolute delight! In typical Mary Cay Ricci fashion, she embeds stories of real educators and real students in her discussion of the latest research, so the reader understands that promoting growth mindset in the classroom is actually doable. I especially appreciate the nuggets of wisdom she has gleaned from teaching growth mindset for more than a decade. I am excited to share this resource with educators across the country. Tracy Inman Ed. E, Education Consultant