Campus Location
Abilene Campus
Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2019
Document Type
Manuscript
Department
Teacher Education
Degree Name
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
First Advisor
Dr. Stephanie Talley
Second Advisor
Dr. Andrew Huddleston
Abstract
Growth mindset is a buzz word in the field of education. The purpose of this study was to observe and understand what would happen when students were presented with growth mindset lessons in the classroom. Additionally, the researcher wanted to know how students perceived using a growth mindset. This study took place in a gifted and talented classroom, composed of a unique grouping of students: those identified as gifted, high-achieving students, and typical students. Responses from each grouping were included. Data was collected through student artifacts, student surveys, student and teacher interviews, observations, and journaling. Three major themes emerged from the data: the significance of the teaching and learning process, the necessity of understanding student affect, and the difference in student articulation and application. In addition, a section of the findings is included specifically in regard to the context of gifted students and their interpretation of this topic.
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Recommended Citation
Hahn, Whitney, "Teaching Growth Mindset to Second Grade Students" (2019). Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning. 16.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/metl/16
Included in
Early Childhood Education Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Gifted Education Commons