ABC’s of Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: The Key to Student Learning

Course Description:

This course offers a synopsis of the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, specifically as it relates to teaching. Educators will first discuss the meaning of both. This course will then not only explain the importance of having a growth mindset, but it also gives strategies on how to institute a growth mindset within your classroom. Teachers will be provided with strategies to move your students forward with a positive growth mindset. This course deals with the main message being that “anyone can learn anything with enough hard work and practice”. Growth Mindset is the tool to inevitably improving student learning.  This is a must for educators levels K-12.

ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only

Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com