Growth Minded Learners

A fundamental understanding about the nature of learning which underpins many aspects of learning and teaching at Nossal is that gleaned from the work of psychologist Dr Carol Dweck. Learners with a “growth” mindset tend to be focussed on progress rather than achievement. They believe that they can improve through dedicated effort, rather than being paralysed by the belief that their level of ability is “fixed” or inherent. This belief is of course an essential one, and is at the core of the whole educative process. Nossal’s teaching staff have made their own dedicated effort to embed structures and assessment practices which will encourage such a mindset in all students.

Other Foundational Ideas

Nossal High School prides itself on basing its practice on confirmed research rather than fads or untested tradition.