Understanding Growth Mindset in Learning Environments

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Explore the concept of growth mindset versus fixed mindset and how attitudes towards effort impact learning and achievement. Discover strategies to develop a growth mindset both individually and within the learning community of WCU. Engage in small group discussions and delve into the science of learning to enhance educational outcomes.

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WCU OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS Dr. Loretta Rieser-Danner Interim Associate Provost for Student Success Courtney Kaiser Staff Support 610-436-2908 studentsuccess@wcupa.edu

MINDSET

GROWTH MINDSET vs FIXED MINDSET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv2ar6AKvGc

Does This Sound Familiar to Any of You?

Is there any area in which you think you might have a Fixed Mindset?

GROWTH MINDSET RESEARCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTXrV0_3UjY&list=PLOF8Wy_T_riisC56BnCsX -rbmQpWS_gf0

LETS COMPARE https://www.mindsetworks.com/Science/Impact

So, our attitude about effort affects our learning? Yes Is it just about attitude? No Attitude affects our behavior. Our behavior actually affects our brain, and therefore, our learning and achievement. Let s take a very quick peek at what we know about the science of learning and performance.

SCIENCE OF LEARNING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWSZ1DKjNzY

What does this mean for you? What does this mean for us (WCU) as a learning community?

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (See Discussion Questions)

What can you do to develop a growth mindset? What can we do to cultivate a growth mindset at WCU?

SOME GROWTH-MINDSET PRACTICES When you re feeling stuck, remember . . . . THE POWER OF YET Remember to: Focus on effort Choose difficult tasks Focus on strategies Reflect on different strategies that work and don t work Focus on learning and improving Seek challenges Work hard