Grit
Describe grit and how it can be developed in the classroom.
ED 107 • Book Study
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Carol Dweck's research shows that how students think about their abilities shapes how they learn. In this book study you will read Mindset alongside short lessons and research, and look closely at how praise and feedback in your classroom affect students' willingness to take on a challenge.
✓ 3 CEUs✓ 45 clock hours✓ Self-paced✓ One-year access
Book Study Course: ED 107 is built around Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. You will need your own copy of the book.
Course Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Each module pairs a section of the book with research and classroom examples.
Mindset
Explain fixed and growth mindsets and how each affects learning.
Common attitudes
Summarize how educators think about grit and mindset, and where the ideas are misused.
Your vision
Write a mission or vision statement for how mindset will shape your instruction.
Inside the Course
The Book and the Modules
You read the book alongside short lessons, videos, and discussion prompts that connect each idea to your own classroom.
Required Book
Mindset: The New Psychology of Successby Carol S. Dweck · ISBN 9780345472328
- Growth Mindset and Grit Fundamentals What grit and growth mindset are, the Grit Scale, and assessment
- A Love for Learning and Hard Work Perseverance, choice, and why teachers are crucial to mindset
- How Mindsets Are Communicated Motivation, tenacity, and atomic habits
- The Power of Believing A positive classroom culture and teacher mindset
The book is not included with enrollment. CEUs for Teachers is not affiliated with Carol S. Dweck or her publisher.
What’s Included
Your Course Access Includes
- Four online modules plus a course syllabus
- Videos, articles, and research summaries
- Embedded questions, scenarios, and reflections
- Discussion boards with educators from other schools
- Printable certificate after successful completion
- One full year of course access
Earning Your Credit
What You Will Do
Assignments are pass/fail. You choose how to share what you learned from the book.
Course Requirements
- Read the book
Read the assigned sections of Mindset. - Participate in discussions
Respond to prompts that connect the reading to your students and classroom. - Complete embedded activities
Answer open-ended questions, work through scenarios, and write short reflections. - Choose a final assignment
Pick one of five options to show how you will use what you learned.
Who It Is For
Who Takes This Course
- K–12 classroom teachers
- Special education teachers
- Administrators and instructional coaches
- Counselors and student support staff
- Teams looking for a shared book study
- Educators who want to rethink praise and feedback
Course Details
At a Glance
FormatOnline and self-paced
Credit3 CEUs or 45 clock hours
AccessOne full year
GradingPass/fail
InstructorDr. Lori Schieffer
StartBegin immediately after enrollment
Taking More Than One Course?
The CEU Unlimited Bundle
One educator, 12 courses including ED 107, and a full year of access for $625. If you plan to take three or more 3-CEU courses this year, the bundle costs less than buying them separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Enroll
When can I begin?
You receive access after enrollment and may begin immediately.
Do I need to buy the book?
Yes. Please purchase or borrow a copy of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck (ISBN 9780345472328). Print, eBook, and audiobook versions all work.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. There are no scheduled class meetings, and you can stop in the middle of a lesson and pick up where you left off.
How is the course graded?
Assignments are pass/fail. Participants earning CEUs receive Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U); no letter grades are given.
How do I receive my certificate?
After completing the course requirements, you can print your certificate from your course account.
Will my state or district accept the credit?
Requirements vary. Review your state information and confirm acceptance with your licensing agency or district when needed.
What is the refund policy?
Because immediate access is provided, refunds are available only within 24 hours of purchase. Refunds are not offered after a certificate has been issued.
Enroll in ED 107
ED 107 is 3 CEUs, self-paced, and you can begin as soon as you enroll and have the book.
Begin ED 107Course Curriculum
Welcome to ED 107 Growth Mindset and Grit Fundamentals
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Module 1: Growth Mindset and Grit Fundamentals
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