A growth mindset isn’t just a philosophy, it’s a powerful instructional tool that helps students persevere through challenges, embrace feedback, and take ownership of their learning. In a standards-based system, where the focus is on mastery over time, a growth mindset is essential to student success.
This session explores how to cultivate a growth mindset at both the classroom and district level, ensuring it becomes an integral part of instructional design, feedback practices, and student engagement.
Participants will:
- Understand the research behind growth mindset and its impact on learning outcomes
- Learn practical strategies for embedding a growth mindset into instruction, assessment, and daily routines
- Explore how a growth mindset supports student progress in a standards-based learning environment
- Discuss approaches for creating a district-wide culture that values effort, progress, and resilience
- Review tools to support implementation with students, staff, and families
By intentionally integrating growth mindset practices, schools can create learning environments where students believe in their ability to improve and are motivated to reach proficiency, one step at a time.
Target Audience: Curriculum Directors, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, content teachers looking to increase student engagement in their classrooms.
Materials Needed/Interactive Level: Participants will have multiple opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas with other attendees.