What are the benefits of a growth mindset,
especially in elementary ELL students?
especially in elementary ELL students?
Our question stems from the uniqueness of our placement. Being a Low German Mennonite Alternative school, our students are all ELL. We have noticed that the school has made strides towards creating strong reading and writing programs for its diverse student-base, but we are interested in working with the students on their own understanding of how they believe they are able to learn and obtain a second language, and continue to grow even in the face of struggle and difficulties. By focusing on growth mindset, in relation to ELL students, we hope to equip our students with the knowledge and skills to build a growth mindset. By teaching our students in our classes about growth mindset in relation to language acquisition, they will gain an understanding of the benefits of resilience and determination, that can be applied to not only their language acquisition but their subject areas and areas life skills.
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