About the Toolkit
With the support of the Raikes Foundation, MENTOR has partnered with Stanford University’s Project for Education Research that Scales (PERTS) Lab and City Year to develop and pilot the Growth Mindset for Mentors Toolkit
This toolkit features information, tools, and resources for mentors seeking to guide their mentees in cultivating perseverance, self-reflection, and positive decision-making- all of which are elements of a “growth mindset,” which can enrich their ability to learn and grow, especially in the face of challenges. “Growth Mindset” is an important emerging concept among educators and youth development professionals alike. Coined by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, who pioneered this work, “growth mindset” describes the belief that intelligence is malleable rather than fixed. Dweck’s research indicates that when people possess a growth mindset, they tend to be more persistent and better equipped to respond positively to adversity in the learning process.
About the Implementation Guide
The Implementation Guide offers topics to consider and recommendations for how mentoring programs can incorporate the Growth Mindset for Mentors Toolkit into organizational procedures and support mentors in employing its strategies. This Guide explores how programs can prepare for and use the Toolkit, particularly in regard to staff roles, timelines, training, and match support.