Growth Mindset
This short course introduces Carol Dweck's idea of fixed and growth mindsets and how it can be applied at work. You will look at the power of yet, learning from mistakes and feedback, and why growth needs good strategies and support as well as effort. We also cover common misunderstandings, what the mixed research evidence suggests, and how teams can build a genuine learning culture.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe the difference between fixed and growth mindsets as set out by Carol Dweck
- ✓Use the language of yet to reframe challenges and setbacks
- ✓Treat mistakes and feedback as information for learning
- ✓Explain why growth depends on effort, strategy and help rather than effort alone
- ✓Recognise false growth mindset and the limits of the evidence
- ✓Identify ways to support a learning culture at work
Course contents
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Module 1: Fixed and growth mindsets
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Mistakes, feedback and real growth
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Building a learning culture
Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate