Katie Novak describes Carol Dweck's Growth Mindset and how this relates to teaching and designing learning experiences.

One of the foundational concepts underlying Universal Design for Learning is that barriers exist within an instructional environment or design, rather than in learners themselves. In the following modules, participants will understand how moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset can help shift thinking about students' abilities and skills. By empathizing and shifting our language, we can begin to transform our thinking about the importance of providing options so students can grow and develop.

To access the interactive learning module, click on the Interactive link above or select this link: Got a Minute? Mindset Module.

The author, writing from a higher ed. perspective, argues that educators can circumvent institutional learning barriers by adopting a growth mindset and designing curriculum based on the principles of UDL.   

The author, writing from a higher ed. perspective, argues that educators can circumvent institutional learning barriers by adopting a growth mindset and designing curriculum based on the principles of UDL.   

Early elementary educators introducing and teaching the concept of Growth Mindset will find a wealth of resources in this diverse collection.  The collection includes:

1. 4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset in the Classroom: An introductory article that describes how to incorporate Growth Mindset into the classroom.
2. Growth Mindset Kids Video: A brief video of students talking about what Growth Mindset means to them and how they use their new skills to become better learners.
3. Don't Give Up: Sesame Street and Bruno Mars video: Sesame Street characters joined by a special guest guest, encourge children to practice perserverence.
4. The Dot. The Dot by Peter Reynolds is a gorgeous picture book that encourages children to take risks even when they fear failure.  A video reading.  
5. My Favorite Growth Mindset Picture Books: A blog post from a 3rd Grade teacher sharing her favorite read aloud books with Growth Mindset themes.
6. ClassDojo Growth Mindset Resources: A five-episode video series and accompanying activities that encourage students to learn and embrace a Growth Mindset.
7. Growth Mindset "What I Can Say to Myself" Chart: This teacher-created chart cues students to think and speak affirmatively when facing learning struggles. Printable, or recreate your own.

Early elementary educators introducing and teaching the concept of Growth Mindset will find a wealth of resources in this diverse collection.  The collection includes:

1. 4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset in the Classroom: An introductory article that describes how to incorporate Growth Mindset into the classroom.
2. Growth Mindset Kids Video: A brief video of students talking about what Growth Mindset means to them and how they use their new skills to become better learners.
3. Don't Give Up: Sesame Street and Bruno Mars video: Sesame Street characters joined by a special guest guest, encourge children to practice perserverence.
4. The Dot. The Dot by Peter Reynolds is a gorgeous picture book that encourages children to take risks even when they fear failure.  A video reading.  
5. My Favorite Growth Mindset Picture Books: A blog post from a 3rd Grade teacher sharing her favorite read aloud books with Growth Mindset themes.
6. ClassDojo Growth Mindset Resources: A five-episode video series and accompanying activities that encourage students to learn and embrace a Growth Mindset.
7. Growth Mindset "What I Can Say to Myself" Chart: This teacher-created chart cues students to think and speak affirmatively when facing learning struggles. Printable, or recreate your own.

Katie Novak describes how the UDL framework encourages students to develop a growth mindset. The blog post highlights the UDL principle, provide multiple means of engagement. Katie discusses how student choice, content relevance and personalized learning paths lead to student engagement and provide a platform for encouraging students to take risks and accept educational challenges. 

Poised, articulate elementary school students and aspiring expert learners reflect on Growth Mindset after having completed a series of UDL learning experiences.