Overview
This course is designed to introduce teachers to the importance of Carol Dweck’s work on mindset. The course will use the book- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In the book, Dweck explains why it’s not just our abilities and talent that bring us success–but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn’t foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. The course is targeted for educators in the K-12 grade levels, including special education, administration, and instructional coaches.
To earn course credit, read the book and engage in one of the five assignment choices to share your learning. Book studies allow you to read engaging researched-based books and consider how to incorporate the concepts into your own practice.
Discussion options are also part of the classroom so that you can discuss your learning with teachers from all over the world.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Define Grit and describe how to effectively use it in the classroom.
Define Mindset and describe how to effectively use it in the classroom.
Summarize attitudes about the terms Grit and Mindset in education.
Develop a mission/vision statement related to how the concept of Grit and Mindset plays a role in instruction.
This course is scheduled for 45 hours. Work at your own pace and schedule. You can stop in the middle of a lesson and pick up from where you left off at another time.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
To receive a Passing grade, the participant must choose from a menu of options:
- Class Participation: Each student is expected to read the assigned material, participate in online discussions, and complete activities related to the course objectives.
- Activities: Many different learning activities will ensure participant engagement and learning in the course. These include embedded open-ended questions, scenarios, and reflections.
- Journal Entries: Embedded journal entries will require students to make a connection from the course theory and materials to the students’ own classroom practice.
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Embedded summaries of the required book.
Grade Distribution:
Assignments are pass/fail.
Book Required
This course does require that you use a book. Please purchase or borrow a copy to use.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
ISBN # 9780345472328
Course Curriculum
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Testimonial
I recently completed Lori’s course - A Dive Into Helping Students Succeed: Understanding Grit & Mindset. I found the course enjoyable and relevant. The materials were accessible, and each lesson was reasonable in length and difficulty level. The course was easy to navigate and presented the information and learning opportunities described in the syllabus.
As an instructor, Lori was supportive and encouraging and provided meaningful and timely feedback.
Most importantly, I was able to put learning from her course into use in my classroom. I have changed lessons and my own language to help develop “grit and mindset” in my students. Furthermore, I have shared ideas from the course with my colleagues.
I would and have recommended the course to others.
Denise Quincy
English/History Instructor
Northwest Career and Technical High School at
Clover Park Technical College