Setting an "A" Mindset in the Classroom
Summary
In this presentation, I first provide a practical model of a course that engages the "A" mindset along with example assignments and reflections that attendees may take and adapt for their own courses. In addition, I include a lesson plan that encourages students to focus on their attitudes towards learning and to understand the mindset they bring into the classroom. Finally, I share data gathered from my own courses to illustrate the effectiveness of the "A" mindset and explore student reactions to the practice. In the IRB-Approved pre- and post-surveys, students rated their agreement to statements like: "Starting the course with an A made me feel confident," "Starting the course with an A made me feel successful," and "Starting the course with an A gives students false hope." Current data shows that 69% of students surveyed felt that "all courses should start with an A."
Setting an "A" Mindset in the Classroom
In this presentation, I first provide a practical model of a course that engages the "A" mindset along with example assignments and reflections that attendees may take and adapt for their own courses. In addition, I include a lesson plan that encourages students to focus on their attitudes towards learning and to understand the mindset they bring into the classroom. Finally, I share data gathered from my own courses to illustrate the effectiveness of the "A" mindset and explore student reactions to the practice. In the IRB-Approved pre- and post-surveys, students rated their agreement to statements like: "Starting the course with an A made me feel confident," "Starting the course with an A made me feel successful," and "Starting the course with an A gives students false hope." Current data shows that 69% of students surveyed felt that "all courses should start with an A."
