P.E.T.S.

 

The children will be taught how the Riccall PETS can be employed in the different subjects to advance their learning during their time with us. It would be great if you could seek opportunities at home to develop these characteristics as well.

For example, do you ever let your children see you struggling with something? They need to see that in real-life there are set backs and difficulties to overcome. They need to understand that adults make mistakes and they need to see how we learn from these mistakes, rather than hiding from them or ignoring them. There are lots of celebrity examples of famous failures to show this online but how much more powerful a message would it be for a child to learn first-hand from people they are close to?

Although the theory behind growth mindset is one we can hopefully all agree with, the tricky thing is talking the talk.

If there is one thing you take away from what you’ve read, then please let it be: think before you praise your child. Are you praising the process or the result? If you praise the process, you are encouraging a growth mindset and nurturing a child who will be more likely to believe that effort leads to success. If you praise the result, you’re encouraging a fixed mindset and nurturing a belief that you are only a success as long as you keep winning.

It’s the difference between: ‘I’m so proud of how hard you worked to get that done.’ Growth mindset. And: ‘I’m so proud of you – you’re so clever to have done that.’ Fixed mindset.

 

Perseverance

I set high goals for myself.
I do not give up.
I take on-board good and constructive feedback.
I know there is always a Plan B (or C, or D).
I am adaptable.
I think on my feet and change direction if I reach a dead end. I will not label myself and will not allow others to label me.

Enthusiasm

I push myself.
I stick at things, even when they are hard.
I don’t mind getting things wrong; I learn from the experience.
I understand the journey matters as much as reaching my destination. I know I can always improve.
I am happy to step outside my comfort zone.
I look forward to the next task.

Teamwork

I am good at seeking a consensus.
I keep the group focused on the task at hand.
I find a useful role in the group.
I can play different roles depending on the needs of the group. I help make sure everyone knows what they are doing.
I accept a share of responsibility if things go wrong.

Success

I am responsible for my own learning.
I know when to ask for help and when to help myself. I try to be well organised.
I listen carefully.
I apply skills and knowledge learned to new situations. I pay attention to what is happening around me.
I make progress as a result.

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