Growth Mindset in Education

By the end, the learner can

• Inspection and audit learning: treats licensing reviews and program evaluations as data sources for improvement rather than compliance burdens
• Program failure processing: analyzes the reasons a curriculum initiative or school improvement effort underperformed and uses findings to inform a revised implementation strategy
• Staff development investment: pursues advanced professional development in areas of identified administrative weakness, such as special education compliance, instructional coaching, or data analysis

Session plan

1. 10 minReading the four levelsWhere this shows up: schools and colleges or training settings, working with families, students, teachers or faculty. Conditions to expect: developmental, group-managed, feedback-rich. Entry roles this maps to: Childcare Workers, Nannies, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary.
   • analyzes failed enrollment initiatives, accreditation shortfalls, or staff conflicts as learning opportunities and adjusts strategy for subsequent attempts
   From Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (11-9031.00)
2. 20 minSelf-rating with evidenceWork the task on your own first. Support is available, but ask for it out loud so the group hears what got you stuck.
   • Tools in play: Electronic mail software, Computer based training software, Word processing software.
3. 15 minInstructor or peer ratingScored live against the four levels. The scorer marks what they saw, not what they assume the learner could do on a better day. Developing is the target for this point in the program: Moving in a positive direction in a professional career. Still learning, with room to grow around the skill.
4. 10 minReconcile and set one goalClose the loop: what changed between the first attempt and the last, and what would have to be true for growth mindset to hold up on a bad day.