Learning- Dulwich Prep & Senior Skip to footer Learning Pedagogy Academic Curriculum Creative Arts Sport Co-Curriculum Skills & Strategies At Dulwich Prep & Senior we recognise that learning is an exciting journey upon which every pupil embarks and we understand that each pupil’s ‘learning journey’ is unique. We believe that learning can be seen much like a muscle. The learning muscle can be fuelled, trained and subsequently strengthened by a plethora of different opportunities and experiences, each tailored to the individual. Carol Dweck in her book ‘Mindset: The Psychology of Success’ (2006) details the concept of a continuum on which individuals place themselves when considering their own ability and where it originates. At one end of the continuum lies those who believe their ability is innate and that outside influences will have little effect on their development. Such people are said to have a ‘Fixed Mindset’. At the other end are those who believe that hard work, learning, doggedness and endeavour will directly influence their development. Such people are said to have a ‘Growth Mindset’. Fixed-mindset individuals dread failure, while growth mindset individuals welcome failure, seeing it as an opportunity to learn and improve. Our purpose at Dulwich Prep & Senior is to deliver a curriculum that will prepare our pupils for ‘life’ (but the world keeps changing) and prepare them for the ‘test’ (but the tests keep changing). Is this tension between infinite and finite goals too great to reconcile when deciding what we teach and how we teach it? No. We’re already doing it and doing it well! Get in touch