THE INFLUENCE OF GROWTH MINDSET INTERVENTIONS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN UNDERPERFORMING STUDENTS
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Growth Mindset, Academic Achievement, Underperforming Students, Motivation, Self-Efficacy, Educational Psychology, Student Engagement, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Intervention Programs
Abstract
The paper examines the effects of growth mindset interventions on the academic performance of low achieving students. The study is based on the cognitive and educational psychology theories, including the mindset theory, self-efficacy, and motivation theories, and how beliefs of students concerning intelligence impact their learning performance. Students who perform poorly tend to be psychologically, socially, and environmentally challenged thus failing to achieve in academics. The research paper notes that growth mindset interventions which include classroom-based strategies, feedback mechanisms, goal setting, and teacher training can be effective in improving student motivation, engagement, resilience, as well as problem-solving skills significantly. Empirical evidence proves that students that embrace a growth mindset are better academically and more persistent in the face of challenges. Yet, the success of these interventions hinges on the quality of the implementation, cultural background and institutional backing. Although interventions in growth mindset have great advantages, they are not one-sided. It is noted in the study that these interventions need to be incorporated into the larger educational practices, such as differentiated instruction and supportive learning environments. In general, the results indicate that the development of a growth mindset can help to decrease the achievement gaps and advance more inclusive and efficient educational systems.
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Dr. Nuzhat Naz
Assistant Professor, College of Education, Ziauddin University
Dr. Muniza Malik
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
Dr. Najamuddin Bhutto
Sadar Mudaris Madarsa Arabia Faizan e Mustafa Mutasil Sirai Jan Muhammad Masjid Lahori Muhalla Larkana
