<p>Below are some links to articles on Prof. Carol Dweck’s work on “mindset”–which is an interesting concept that helps explain how motivation is shaped by experience in learning settings (both home and school)–and particularly by how praise is given. Her Mindset book is somewhat disappointing, but easy to read. If you want to learn about this in more detail though, the links below and then searching for the academic articles might be more instructive than the popular press book.<br>
[The</a> Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids – New York Magazine](<a href=“http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/]The”>The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids -- New York Magazine - Nymag)
[Students</a>’ View of Intelligence Can Help Grades : NPR](<a href=“http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7406521]Students”>Students' View of Intelligence Can Help Grades : NPR)
[Fixed</a> Mindset vs. Growth Mindset: Which One Are You? Michael Graham Richard](<a href=“http://michaelgr.com/2007/04/15/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset-which-one-are-you/]Fixed”>Michael G.R.)
[STANFORD</a> Magazine: March/April 2007 > Features > Mind-set Research](<a href=“http://www.stanfordalumni.org/news/magazine/2007/marapr/features/dweck.html]STANFORD”>http://www.stanfordalumni.org/news/magazine/2007/marapr/features/dweck.html)</p>