Morgan Marler
Faculty from disciplines across campus came together on Wednesday, April 10th, for a networking lunch and presentation on the principles of Growth Mindset and how the practice can be used to improve and enhance the student experience in an Education Abroad Faculty-Led Program.
The Growth Mindset theory, first developed in the research of Carol Dweck, is based in the idea that our brains are changeable with a strong capacity to learn and solve problems. By changing our perspective of challenges and abilities, the Growth Mindset develops perseverance and progress over stagnation and aversion.
Elizabeth Strong and Morgan Marler from the Office of Education Abroad first led the audience through an engaging Mentimeter quiz which explored the group’s beliefs about and experiences with Growth Mindsets. After, the topics of the day included identifying Fixed Mindsets in students, setting group norms to foster resilience to struggle, effective responses to challenge or failure, and the importance of preparation, reflection, and empowerment of students while developing their Growth Mindset.
