My current school has a focus on having a 'Growth Mindset', here is a youtube video which was shared with us, titled

A Study on Praise and Mindsets

by Carol Dweck

What I find interesting about this is the enormity of praise... especially with looking at them in the categories of 'intelligence' vs 'effort'.

it definitely gets me thinking, HOW DO I PRAISE?
(and give feedback in class...)

At my last school we did an exercise where we observed another teacher with an instructional group, and noted all the verbal comments and tones used. It would be interesting to do that again, with a 'growth mindset'... especially as I learn more about this.

Here are some screen shots which I think sum up what I particularly took away from this short video...

Students were tested once, and given feedback either based on their intelligence or their effort.
When they were given the option of what to do for the second test, the students who were praised for their intelligence gererally chose the easier and safer option of the test. Those who were praised for effort nearly ALL chose to challenge themselves and choose the harder option.

Carol explains this by saying...

(click on the pictures to enlarge them)