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Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

2018

Growth mindset

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Effectiveness Of Growth Mindset In The Classroom, Amanda Feller Aug 2018

Effectiveness Of Growth Mindset In The Classroom, Amanda Feller

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This literature review discusses how effective a growth mindset can be in the classroom. The review begins by exploring the differences in fixed mindsets and growth mindsets. Fixed mindsets believe an individual is naturally talented or gifted, while growth mindsets believe that individuals can grow their ability or talent. This review discusses studies that have proved the importance of a growth mindset in literacy, mathematics and science classrooms. It then continues to give recommendations for fostering a growth mindset in the classroom to ensure learners are working at the best of their ability and achieving their goals.


Effectiveness Of A Growth Mindset In Education, Sarah Zintz May 2018

Effectiveness Of A Growth Mindset In Education, Sarah Zintz

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This literature review explores the effectiveness of how a growth mindset can be instrumental to student's academic performance. Students who are able to persevere when given a difficult task are more likely to have success, than a student who feels intelligence is influenced by natural ability. Students with a fixed mindset are quick to give up when given a challenging task. Growth mindset and grit are a direct reflection of each other. This literature review consists of a study that was done to measure factors that would predict high school graduation. Results from the study were associated with both grit …