Growth Mindset to Support Equity and Excellence in Linguistically Diverse Elementary Classrooms

Authors

  • Jessica Guo
  • Mary Truxaw
  • Rebecca Eckert

Abstract

Research suggests cognitive advantages of speaking more than one language – for example, cognitive flexibility, higher order thinking skills, and better problem solving. We posit that strengths associated with bilingualism suggest potential for a growth mindset and productive struggle that could support mathematical problem solving. This article investigates mathematics teaching and learning practices designed to uncover and support a growth mindset and productive struggle in linguistically diverse elementary classrooms – with an eye toward equity and excellence. We share and discuss lessons learned from educational literature, professional practice, and evidence from a small-scale growth mindset action research project in a linguistically diverse first-grade classroom.

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Published

2023-02-09

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2021): Teaching for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics (TEEM)

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