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Growth mindset : an european definition

Awareness of and confidence in one’s own and others’ abilities to learn,  improve and achieve with work and dedication. Educators and learners need to value the process of learning, the variety of the strategies employed, perseverance, learning progress, and effort.

Understanding that learning is a lifelong process that requires openness, curiosity and determination. Learning throughout the lifespan requires an attitude of willingness and openness to learning from each interaction and experience.

Reflecting on other people’s feedback as well as on successful and  unsuccessful experiences to continue developing one’s potential. Dealing with setbacks, failure and negative feedback and learning from it, enables to move forward effectively.


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