Mindset is a simple idea discovered by world-renowed Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success. Developing a "growth mindset" is proven by research to improve students' academic progress.
Brainology--This fun, award-winning program helps students gain confidence and motivation to learn by teaching them about the brain, how to strengthen it, and how to apply brain-friendly study-skills.
Carol Dweck Interview (part 1)
Carol Dweck Interview (part 2)
Carol Dweck Interview (part 3)
Mindset
Online website for Mindset
Brainology
Online website for this application of Mindset
Summary of Research that led to Brainology
http://www.brainology.us/websitemedia/info/brainology_intro.ppt
Scientific American article that summarizes this research on Brainology
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-secret-to-raising-smart-kids
Brainology Introduction Brochure
http://www.brainology.us/websitemedia/brainology_introduction.pdf
Brainology User Guide
http://www.brainology.us/websitemedia/userguide.pdf
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