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Episode #263 Why Mindset Matters with Martin Griffin
In this episode, we get to engage with Martin Griffin, an experienced educator and author, to discuss the critical role of mindset in education. We explore the psychological components of learning, the importance of resilience, and the VESPA framework (Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice, Attitude) that can help students succeed.
The conversation digs into practical strategies for fostering motivation, setting effective goals, and the influence of parental expectations on student achievement. Martin emphasises the need for educators to focus on process over product and to create vivid examples of success to inspire students. The episode concludes with quickfire questions that highlight the challenges and opportunities in the current educational landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Understanding Mindset in Education
05:14 The Importance of Psychological Components
09:28 Building Resilience in Students
14:26 The Jigsaw Analogy for Learning
18:58 Exploring the VESPA Framework
20:11 Vision and Motivation in Education
25:06 Approach vs. Avoidance Goals
30:53 The Role of Systems in Education
34:22 The Impact of Attention and Attitude
39:16 The Influence of Parental Mindset
52:27 Quickfire Questions and Conclusion
Check out Martin's latest book
Find out more about VESPA here
Thanks to Crown House Publishing too for suggesting Martin and their support of the Edufuturists podcast as ever.
Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.
Ben & Steve x
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In this episode, we get to engage with Martin Griffin, an experienced educator and author, to discuss the critical role of mindset in education. We explore the psychological components of learning, the importance of resilience, and the VESPA framework (Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice, Attitude) that can help students succeed.
The conversation digs into practical strategies for fostering motivation, setting effective goals, and the influence of parental expectations on student achievement. Martin emphasises the need for educators to focus on process over product and to create vivid examples of success to inspire students. The episode concludes with quickfire questions that highlight the challenges and opportunities in the current educational landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Understanding Mindset in Education
05:14 The Importance of Psychological Components
09:28 Building Resilience in Students
14:26 The Jigsaw Analogy for Learning
18:58 Exploring the VESPA Framework
20:11 Vision and Motivation in Education
25:06 Approach vs. Avoidance Goals
30:53 The Role of Systems in Education
34:22 The Impact of Attention and Attitude
39:16 The Influence of Parental Mindset
52:27 Quickfire Questions and Conclusion
Check out Martin's latest book
Find out more about VESPA here
Thanks to Crown House Publishing too for suggesting Martin and their support of the Edufuturists podcast as ever.
Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.
Ben & Steve x
Championing those who are making the future of education a reality.
Follow us on X
Follow us on LinkedIn
Check out all about Edufuturists
Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?
Get in touch
Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2025
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