Course Description
Instructor(s)
- Learn at your own pace.
- Enroll at any time.
- Completion time frames vary for the courses listed, but most take 3 or 4 months to complete.
- You must have earned a bachelor’s degree if registering for credit.
Course Material: The following book is required for this course. It must be purchased separately, as it is not part of the cost of the course.
Dweck, Carol S. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York: Ballantine, 2016.
Description: This online course explores how a person’s potential can be fulfilled through clarity and understanding of beliefs about their capabilities and how those beliefs influence learning and the paths taken in life. The course is comprised of 9 modules. The modules offer information and ideas about mindsets that teachers may consider adopting to improve classroom settings and student learning experiences.
Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to encourage educators to explore “mindsets” as a strategy to enhance student achievement and classroom settings overall.
Course Objectives
- Develop an awareness of the psychology of mindsets as it relates to fulfilling ones’ potential
- Develop an understanding of and apply mindset strategies and practices
- Create a mindset activity geared toward improving student achievement
- Final Reflection
Course Registration
To register for this course, you will need to follow these steps:
Step 1:
– Follow the LINK to the Colorado State University-Pueblo Graduate Studies in Teacher Education Page.
– Click on Registration Form and follow the steps (choose Lifelong Learning in the drop-down list of providers) to register for each course.
Step 2:
– Click HERE to submit your registration information to Lifelong Learning.
– Once registered, the course syllabus and steps for obtaining the necessary materials to complete the course will be sent via the email address provided on the registration form.
Step 3:
– Select your course(s) from the choices below.
– You will be directed to the Lifelong Learning Store.
– Add each course you’re registering for to your cart and follow the checkout directions to submit payment.
– You will receive an email with course information once all registration steps have been completed.
*Note: Be sure to also register with CSU-P (Step 1); you will not receive credit without registering through CSU-P.
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Online Graduate Professional Development &
Continuing Education Credit Courses for Teachers