Giving feedback can be a double-edged sword. The Sutton Trust reports that if it is done right, it can be one of the most effective ways to help
In the 1880s, anthropologist Franz Boaz was travelling in Northern Canada, living with a local Inuit tribe. He noted that that they had many words
Feedback is a tricky thing. If done correctly, it can help learners to ensure that they are on the right path and to help them make improvements.
Teenagers often feel under great pressure to be perfect. Perfectly smart. Perfect looks. Perfect at sport. Perfect at socialising. Unfortunately,
How do big companies develop a collective growth mindset? Microsoft are currently spending a lot of time, energy and effort on fostering a
The world of psychology and body language exploded into the mainstream landscape in 2010 with Professor Amy Cuddy’s TED talk on ‘Power Poses’.
What are we more in awe of; natural ability or hard work? A lot of people in education and sport claim to really value the importance of growth
How important are subject specific growth mindset interventions? Psychologists have a strong understanding of the latest theoretical research and
How well do your students fail? Poet Samuel Beckett once said, “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” Turns out
In London 2012, Team GB finished third in the medal table. This year, they are set to go one better. Our Paralympians have been labelled as ‘The
