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FSC2532 Fostering Growth Mindset and Grit in the Classroom

Course Description

Fostering Growth Mindset and Grit in the Classroom” is an engaging online teacher summer course aimed at equipping educators with the strategies and insights necessary to cultivate a growth mindset and grit among students. This course explores the foundational theories of mindset and grit, offering practical approaches to differentiate between fixed and growth mindsets, and to integrate the concept of grit as a pivotal factor in educational resilience and success. Participants will learn how to develop a classroom and school culture that champions perseverance, resilience, and a love for learning.

  • Growth Mindset Foundations: Gain a solid understanding of growth mindset principles, brain plasticity, and how to foster a growth mindset community within your classroom and school.
  • Cultivating Grit: Explore the theory of grit, its importance in education, and strategies for encouraging resilience and persistence among students.
  • Practical Strategies and Case Studies: Utilize case studies and practical activities to illustrate the application of grit and growth mindset principles in educational settings.
  • School Culture and Support: Learn to cultivate a school environment that supports and values growth mindset and grit, including parental involvement and feedback practices that encourage resilience.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers, educational leaders, and anyone involved in student development who is interested in promoting a positive, resilient learning environment. Participants will emerge with actionable strategies to encourage a growth mindset and grit among students, significantly impacting their academic performance and personal development.

Enrol today and start fostering a culture of growth mindset and grit in your classroom and school.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2532
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

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Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 9:00am and must be completed by Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Questions and Support: Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: Growth Mindset – An Overview

  • Understand the concept of growth mindset and define what is meant by an “elastic brain.”
  • Differentiate between fixed and growth mindsets.
  • Recognize the importance of learning about growth mindset.
  • Describe the characteristics of a growth mindset community.
  • Encourage parental support for a growth mindset approach, emphasizing the importance of setting challenging yet achievable standards for students.

Module 2: Fostering a Growth Mindset Culture

  • Identify a child’s mindset and understand their perceptions of ability and intelligence.
  • Develop students’ understanding of brain plasticity and its capacity for learning.
  • Change students’ perceptions about success and the value of perseverance.
  • Highlight the learning opportunities inherent in failure.
  • Foster a school and classroom culture that supports growth mindset principles.

Module 3: The Theory of Grit and Case Studies

  • Define grit and its significance in educational contexts.
  • Encourage and develop grit among students, teaching them persistence and resilience.
  • Understand the internal and external aspects of grit, including personal motivation and learning from role models.
  • Utilize case studies to illustrate the practical application of grit and inspire students.
  • Plan educational activities and strategies to foster grit.

Module 4: Building Grit Amongst Students

  • Implement strategies to build grit and resilience in students.
  • Cultivate a school culture that values and promotes grit.
  • Guide students in setting and pursuing their own goals, incorporating goal-setting practices into the curriculum.
  • Provide feedback that encourages grit and resilience.
  • Support students in overcoming challenges and setbacks.

Module 5: School Self-Evaluation and Wellbeing

  • Familiarise with the SSE six-step process and understand its relevance to enhancing students’ wellbeing.
  • Choose literacy improvement as a focus, gathering evidence on current literacy skills among students.
  • Explore how growth mindset and grit can enhance literacy skills and overall student well-being.
  • Integrate growth mindset and grit strategies to improve literacy, using surveys to assess student experiences.
  • Analyze data to decide on the integration of growth mindset and grit practices for literacy improvement.
  • Implement an improvement plan, monitoring its impact and evaluating its effectiveness in improving literacy and student experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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