What is Mindset GPS?
G
Growth Mindset
Belief that abilities can be developed through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and help from others when needed
P
Purpose & Relevance
Belief that one’s schoolwork is valuable because it is connected to a larger purpose and/or relevant to one’s life
S
Sense of Belonging
Belief that one is academically and socially connected, supported, and respected
What is Mindset GPS?
Learning Mindsets are students’ beliefs and perceptions about themselves as learners and their learning environment. This can encompass a broad range of outlooks, values, motivations (or lack thereof), and resultant outcomes. “Motivation can be understood as the driving force that shapes how students engage, persist, and succeed in learning environments. Learning mindsets help define that driving force by influencing how students interpret their abilities, their purpose for learning, and their place within an academic community (Dweck, 2006; Walton & Cohen, 2007). A growth mindset fosters the belief that abilities can develop through effort and support (Dweck, 2006), purpose and relevance connect learning to students’ personal goals and values (Hulleman & Harackiewicz, 2009), and a sense of belonging reinforces the belief that they are valued members of the learning environment (Walton & Cohen, 2007). Drawing on more than a decade of research, Motivate Lab has identified three core learning mindsets that shape the motivational foundation that drives students’ engagement, resilience, and achievement.” Each mindset is accompanied by evidence-based indicators: observable messages and practices that signal a supportive mindset environment. Please view our reference list here.
To help remember the three core mindsets, we use the acronym Mindset GPS. To learn more about Motivate Lab’s Mindset GPS framework, please watch this video:
