| Title |
Pfeifer, Margo_MED_2020 |
| Alternative Title |
Growth Mindset Implementation in Elementary Schools |
| Creator |
Pfeifer, Margo |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
The construct of growth mindset has been agreed upon by many researchers and educators as a resource for helping students succeed. The problem is whether those implementing growth mindset strategies fully understand the construct and how to properly foster it in the classroom. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the theory of growth mindset is being implemented within the elementary classroom using strategies that are supported by literature and true to Dweck's definition of the construct. The methodology used was a survey given to educators in a northern Utah public school district. The survey contained 24 questions that helped determine elementary teachers' instruction and understanding of growth mindset. The questions were based on what educators believed a growth mindset to be, how they implemented it, and how often. The results showed that most educators understood the difference between fixed and growth mindset and were implementing growth mindset correctly most of the time, and incorrectly at other times. The data showed that some educators do not believe they have adequate solutions and strategies for teaching growth mindset and they demonstrated a desire and need for more training. This implied that growth mindset trainings and curriculum need to be revisited, and strategies and lessons revised to be more effective in aiding students in developing a growth mindset. Further research on how to implement Carol Dweck's explanation of the theory of growth mindset would benefit elementary classrooms and teachers. |
| Subject |
Academic librarians; Education--Evaluation; Education--Research--Methodology |
| Keywords |
Growth mindset; Teacher training; Curriculum |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Date |
2020 |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce their theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6q9gcdt |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
96823 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6q9gcdt |
