SEM105: Resources for Faculty

This article from The Atlantic provides a helpful background on the concept of a "growth mindset," and some of the research behind it that includes several examples of how educators incorporated it into their teaching.

Ever wondered why kids say they’re bored at school, or why they stop trying when the work gets harder? Educationalist Carol Dweck explains how the wrong kind of praise actually *harms* young people.

This site from the University of Arizona is a great source for learning about growth mindset concepts and offers a toolkit of ideas for college instructors to use in the classroom.

"Community college students perform better and are more engaged when they have a positive attitude, or "growth mind-set," about learning and improving."

This page includes some lesson plan ideas for teaching how to develop a growth mindset. While these examples are for younger students, they may prove helpful in developing content for a college-aged audience.

Reveals how established attitudes affect all aspects of one's life, explains the differences between fixed and growth mindsets, and stresses the need to be open to change in order to achieve fulfillment and success. Available in the CCAC Libraries.