Mindsets Matter: The Power of Perseverance and Compassion

I am relentlessly optimistic, a trait which empowers me as an educator. This optimistic frame of mind has helped me approach adversity with grace and agility, especially in the face of COVID-19. Education is rapidly evolving to respond to safety concerns for teachers and students. Entering the 2020-21 school year, I have spent considerable time pondering how to successfully toggle between socially distant, in-person classrooms and virtual classrooms. Based on my research and work with teachers around the globe who have taken coursework with Moreland University, I have discovered that teachers’ mindsets profoundly impact our ability to be effective facilitators of learning in any circumstance. As part of a larger growth mindset, teachers must embody creative problem solving and perseverance as we enter the fall semester. Why do mindsets matter? How does our mindset impact student outcomes? 

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