The Power of Resilience in 21st-Century Education: How Growth Mindset and Mental Well-being Support Teachers and Students
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In the evolving landscape of 21st-century education, resilience has emerged as a critical factor in ensuring both academic success and emotional well-being for teachers and students. This paper examines the interconnection between resilience, growth mindset, and mental well-being, emphasizing their collective role in fostering adaptability, perseverance, and self-efficacy. A growth mindset as conceptualized that empowers individuals to view challenges as opportunities for development, increasing motivation and long-term achievement. Simultaneously, mental well-being serves as a foundation for emotional regulation and stress management, essential for sustaining engagement in learning and teaching. Teacher resilience is crucial for preventing burnout, maintaining instructional effectiveness, and fostering a positive learning environment, while student resilience equips learners with problem-solving skills and emotional stability, allowing them to cope with setbacks and persist through adversity. By implementing resilience-building strategies, such as social-emotional learning, psychological support systems, and inclusive school cultures. The educational institutions can create a foundation for sustainable, future-ready learning environments. This paper underscores the necessity of prioritizing resilience through a holistic approach, demonstrating how its integration into education not only strengthens individual success but also enhances the adaptability and sustainability of modern educational systems in an increasingly complex world.
Author: Boonma, Malai
Institution: Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
Language: English
Topic: Resilience and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7219969766