The Power of Resilience in 21st-Century Education: How Growth Mindset and Mental Well-being Support Teachers and Students

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  • Malai Boonma Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University

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Resilience in Education , Teacher Resilience, Student Resilience, Mental Well-being, Growth Mindset

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         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.

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2025-06-30

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Boonma, M. (2025). The Power of Resilience in 21st-Century Education: How Growth Mindset and Mental Well-being Support Teachers and Students. Nakhon Ratchasima Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(3), 1–26. สืบค้น จาก https://so11.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/NJHSS/article/view/1941