6. Today's Struggle, Tomorrow's Success

“I don’t care if I am bad at it,” Ben shouts from the rooftops. At this point in their lives Ben and Amanda have got used to being failures. They accept that being a failure is part of the process! They also know that the moment you make it through is just too good of an opportunity to pass up.In this episode we unpack the power of a growth mindset. What is it? How does it help instructors reframe their interactions with students? How does it help students succeed and persevere in the face of challenge? From the language you use to opportunities for reflection to the structure of your course, Ben and Amanda look at what things that you can do in your classroom to help foster a growth mindset for students.