As a College, Kildare is always looking at ways to support the students to improve in their learning. Recently the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results were released. The PISA measures 15 year olds’ reading, Mathematics, Science knowledge, and skills to meet life challenges. The test not only improves our understanding of learning environments and students’ attitudes to learning but looks at students’ growth mindset.
Those who believe skill improvement is based on dedication and hard work, develop a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Those with healthier growth mindsets had better motivation to master tasks and self-efficacy and could set more ambitious learning goals for themselves.
All students can develop in these areas, with the support of parents and teachers to reach their potential. Two Ted Talks by Angela Lee Duckworth Grit: The power of passion and perseverance and Carol Dweck The Power of believing that you can improve are helpful to watch.
The core values of Kildare encourage our students to be open to growth so they can successfully navigate and contribute to the ongoing and emerging needs of our world. The heritage of St Brigid and Bishop Daniel Delany help shape young women of Strength and Gentleness and we encourage the students to have the courage to move outside their comfort zones and go beyond their boundaries.
A growth mindset:
As our students are approaching the mid-year break, there is a sense of joy in the community, with events starting up once again and restrictions slowly lifting.
Raymond Kropinski
Senior Years Coordinator
