Course Description

A Growth Mindset is the foundation for resilience and persistence. This course will describe what a Growth Mindset is (as compared to a Fixed Mindset), the correlation and effects a Growth Mindset has on the brain, the power of grit, and strategies for developing a Growth Mindset classroom.

Furthermore, this course will prepare you to create a lesson plan to teach your students about a Growth Mindset, how to embrace a Growth Mindset through questioning and awareness, and to implement strategies to develop this mindset themselves.

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At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 30 hours
Up to 6 months to complete coursework
2 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development Credits
$400
Key Features
Fully Accessible

Accessible

Access textbooks and course materials completely online - no materials required.

MyPath

Self-Paced

Move at your own pace as your schedule allows – no specific start times or dates.

Expert

Dedicated Mentor

Need help with an assignment? Submit your questions directly to the instructor for quick replies.

Simulation Tech

Interactive Assignments

This course features interactive assignments and authentic assessments. 

Data

Case Studies

Explore how course content connects to the workplace using real-world case studies.

Standards

Earn Credits

 Earn graduate-level professional development credits

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain what a growth mindset is and why it is important to have
  • Contrast the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset
  • Analyze your own mindset
  • Explore various strategies to develop growth mindset including the Power of Yet, grit, and embracing mistakes

Course Topics:

  • What is a Growth Mindset?
  • The Power of Yet
  • Grit
  • Embracing Mistakes
  • Creating a Growth Mindset Lesson
  • Growth Mindset Applied

Who Should Enroll?
PreK-12 teachers, teacher candidates, school administrators, para-educators 

Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1 Register online.

Step 2 Complete the course.

Step 3 Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.

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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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