KUMON Coaching Cards: Growth Mindset and the Power of Process
Explore KUMON Coaching Cards and the power of process praise. Learn how growth mindset, Carol Dweck's research, and intrinsic motivation transform student learning.
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In a fixed mindset world, effort is a sign of weakness—if you have to work hard, you must not be good at it. In a growth mindset world, effort is what makes you smart.
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Entwickle eine Strategie, wie ich mit meinen Schülern, die alle bei KUMON ❤️ angemeldet sind, in meinem Lerncenter über ein Wochenende Kumon Coaching Karten entwickeln kann Bitte orientiere dich an Carol. Weck an Deci an positiver Psychologie und gewaltfreier Kommunikation. Das Alter der Schüler wird zwischen 6-16 Jahren sein. Am Ende bringt Gimme Kirchen mit rein und analysiere, ob das Sinn macht.
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KUMON Coaching Cards are tools designed to foster a growth mindset and intrinsic motivation in students aged six to sixteen. Instead of using fixed labels like "smart" or "gifted," these cards focus on the power of process and effort. By utilizing psychological frameworks like Carol Dweck’s research and Self-Determination Theory, the cards help students view their intelligence as an expandable resource rather than a fixed trait, encouraging them to persevere through difficult academic challenges.
Carol Dweck’s work on growth mindset is a foundational element of the KUMON Coaching Cards project. Her research suggests that students who believe their intelligence can expand consistently outperform those who view it as a limited resource. By moving away from fixed mindset labels and focusing on process praise, the coaching cards help students develop the resilience needed to tackle complex math sheets and other academic hurdles without fearing failure.
The development of KUMON Coaching Cards draws on several heavy-hitting psychological theories, including Deci and Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory and Carol Dweck’s growth mindset. Additionally, the project incorporates principles of Non-Violent Communication to create a psychological toolkit for the classroom. These frameworks work together to shift the focus from innate talent to the learning process, ultimately sparking intrinsic motivation and a healthier approach to student effort and achievement.
Telling a student they are "smart" can be a trap that teaches them intelligence is a fixed resource, which may cause them to struggle when things get tough. In contrast, process praise focuses on the effort and strategies a student uses to solve a problem. By using KUMON Coaching Cards to emphasize the power of process, educators can help students build a growth mindset, ensuring they remain motivated and capable of handling difficult tasks in the future.
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