Rosenthal, R. & Jacobsen, L., (1968)
The Pygmalion Effect
The idea was based around classroom experiments where Rosenthal & Jacobsen aimed to prove that a teacher's belief in a student's ability could positively affect their achievements. The original paper is called 'Pygmalion in the Classroom' (1968) and several additional papers have been written about the subject. The links below will give you a useful snapshot of this theory to boost student engagement and progress in your lessons.
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Dweck, C. (2015)
Growth Mindset
Dweck's theory is based around the idea that you can have a 'fixed' or a 'growth' mindset. This documents is a short article called 'Dweck Revisits Growth Mindset'.
Check out the YouTube Clip below to see Dweck discuss Growth Mindset.
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Challenge & Growth Mindset YouTube Clip
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Nottingham, J. (1999)
The Learning Pit
James Nottingham's 'The Learning Pit' suggests how challenge can lead to enhanced learning. There are 7 core principles which are summarised and explained in this document.
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Hattie, J. (2008)
Visible Learning
This document is a summary of John Hattie's 'Visible Learning' theory and research around making student learning visible to teachers and making teaching visible to students. Click on the link below to see John Hattie's Ted Talk.
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