Talk:Fostering a Growth Mindset in the Classroom

-- Ayorke (talk) 22:44, 1 May 2016 (EDT)

Nick- from what I can see thus far, your course framework looks good.

You may want to address in Objective #2- language habits with Growth Mindset also. I'm not quite sure how you will "close the loop" on the course.It will be interesting to see what you inject into the course. The topic can be very broad. I would use caution to be specific about learning outcomes and that assignments and activities correspond accordingly.

Can't wait for the finished product!

Heidi

Instructor comments -- Jianwei Zhang (talk) 17:01, 7 May 2016 (EDT)

Hi Nick,

Your mini-course addresses an important topic through a rich set of well sequenced units. Each unit include rich learning content and engages learner reflection and thinking.

You may consider the following improvements:

Guide learner engagement by framing each activity to highlight its purpose (before the activity) and reflective message/take-away after each activity. For example, the Mindset Works survey activity begs for such framing.
Support student understanding of key concepts: you may further unpack and explain the definitions of growth vs. fixed mindset to help the learner develop a clear understanding of what these are and why important.