ED 5113 - Developing Grit Through Growth Mindset Education

Developing Grit through Growth Mindset Education is designed to teach educators about Dweck’s construct of mindsets and Duckworth’s construct of grit.  This course will share the research linking growth mindset and the development of grit. Educators will develop an understanding of the value of grit with youth and learn how to promote the development of grit in the classroom and school through mindset education. Participants will examine what research has shown to be the most effective in developing grit as well as review and learn from current researchers in the field. Participants will be able to work cooperatively and individually to plan lessons based on the research and work of Duckworth, Dweck, and Ricci. (3 credits)