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Course Description

Discover how to inspire a love of learning and resilience in your primary students by fostering a growth mindset. This course explores practical strategies for using growth-oriented language, effective feedback, and engaging classroom activities. Teachers will learn how to empower students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and persist in the face of setbacks.



Audience

Primary Teachers 


Teaching Standards

1.2.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Understand how students learn:  Structure teaching programs using research and collegial advice about how students learn

3.5.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use effective classroom communication:  Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, participation, engagement and achievement




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Participant Feedback


"The course provided a solid foundation for educators looking to implement growth mindset principles in the classroom. The content was engaging, with a good balance between theory and practical strategies."



"Excellent and explicit examples provided as well as resources."



"The information provided is clear, insightful, and practical, offering useful strategies for fostering a growth mindset in students. The suggestions are easy to understand and can be directly applied in the classroom to encourage resilience, embrace mistakes, and build confidence in learning. Great for enhancing both teaching practices and student development!"

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to Growth Mindset

    • Introduction to Growth Mindset

    • The Science Behind Growth Mindset

    • The Importance of Encouraging a Growth Mindset in the Classroom

    • Scenario Activity - Supporting a Student Who Fears Looking Wrong

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2: The Role of Language and Feedback

    • The Role of Praise in Shaping Mindset

    • Growth-Oriented Language for Primary Students

    • Growth Mindset Language in Action

    • Encouraging Student Self-Talk

    • Scenario Activity - Choosing Effective Growth Mindset Language

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3 - Strategies for the Primary Classroom

    • Growth Mindset Anchor Charts

    • Growth Mindset - Posters and Visual Aids

    • Teaching Resilience Through Storytelling

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4: Practical Application and Reflection

    • Introduction

    • Teacher Activity - Case Studies: How to Respond to Students’ Challenges

    • Journal Activity: Reflect on Current Teaching Practices

    • Extending the Learning: Practical Implementation Strategies
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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