This course is designed to explore different strategies and instructional approaches to help students succeed in the classroom. Teachers will learn to recognize the role of teaching students about a Growth Mindset and Grit.

The course is targeted for educators in the K-12 grade levels, including special education, counselors, administration, sports coaches, and instructional coaches.


Praise for this course:

5 star rating

The title of the course is informative.

Denise Quincy

I liked the course. Materials were accessible. The lessons were reasonable; I found the final choice project challenging in the best way. The instructor wa...

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I liked the course. Materials were accessible. The lessons were reasonable; I found the final choice project challenging in the best way. The instructor was supportive and encouraging. She gave meaningful and timely feedback. I would recommend both this course and this instructor to colleagues.

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5 star rating

EDCT 5612-A Dive Into Helping Students Succeed

Joanna Krogstad

This was a great course! Until I took this course I had never really given a lot of thought about grit and growth mindset. On a heart level I think I knew it...

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This was a great course! Until I took this course I had never really given a lot of thought about grit and growth mindset. On a heart level I think I knew it was something I wanted my own children to understand but I never really applied it to my teaching until now. I really appreciated how quickly responses were made on my work and how accessible the Dr. Lori was with getting back to me with answers to questions. I will continue to learn more about this concept and stay on top of how I can use it to help my students.

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About the instructor

CEO- Owner

Dr. Lori Schieffer

Hello! Welcome aboard. I am excited to help you reach your goals of becoming a more effective educator. I have been building course curriculum for 22 years as a teacher and online professor.I have over 22 years of K-12 education experience. I have been a principal at all levels K-12. I have a K-8 teaching, K-12 principal, and K-12 superintendent license.My degrees include:BA in liberal studies with a concentration in childhood development from California State University, StanislausMEd. in elementary education from Utah State UniversityMEd. in educational leadership and administration from Idaho State UniversityA doctorate in educational leadership with a concentration in curriculum and instruction from University of MontanaI have taught in elementary and middle school. In addition, I am the Lead Faculty/Area Chair for an online College of EducationI have worked in the trenches for many years and have perfected this course to help you feel more confident and effective with teaching and learning.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome- Getting Started

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Join in the Facebook Group for Great Discussions and News

    • Syllabus

    • Please fill out the attachment an email to [email protected] (SPU requires the form).
  • 2

    Lesson 1 - Understanding Mindset and Grit

    • Essential Questions

    • Lessson 1 Instructor Presentation

    • What is Mindset

    • Grit Scale

    • Ready to Learn: Creating a Positive Classroom

    • Discussion Prompt:

    • Lesson 1 Article Summary Assignment

    • Lesson 1 Reflective Journal

    • Written Summary Chapter 1 & 2
  • 3

    Lesson 2 - Helping Students Succeed

    • Essential Questions

    • Lesson #2 Instructor Presentation

    • Discussion Prompt:

    • Lesson 2 Grit and Mindset Presentation Assignment

    • Lesson 2 Reflective Journal

    • Written Summary Chapter 3 & 4
  • 4

    Lesson 3 - Developing Success

    • Essential Questions

    • Lesson #3 Instructor Presentation

    • Discussion Prompt:

    • Lesson 3- Article Summary Assignment

    • Lesson 3 Reflective Journal

    • ​Promoting Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance

    • Written Summary Chapter 5 & 6
  • 5

    Lesson 4 - Believing in Mindset

    • Essential Questions

    • Lesson #4 Instructor Presentation

    • Discussion Prompt

    • Lesson 4 - Article Summary Assignment

    • Lesson 4 Reflective Journal

    • Lesson 4- Assignment (2 Choices of Projects)

    • Written Summary Chapter 7 & 8
  • 6

    Ending- Wrapping Up

    • Feedback

    • Ending- Wrapping Up the Course

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