Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2022

Department

Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Keywords

pedagogy, growth, mindsets, research, students, academic achievement

Abstract

Research demonstrates that a student’s mindset plays an important role in achievement and that mindsets are domain specific. Carol Dweck claimed that mathematics needs a mindset makeover and has shown that teachers can foster a growth mindset through their pedagogical choices. This paper shares how one university trains preservice teachers in mathematics pedagogies that are key to fostering a growth mindset. These practices include educating students on brain function, equitable access, metacognition strategies, feedback practices, the importance of productive struggle, and learning from mistakes.

Comments

Paper presented at the International Conference Building on the Past to Prepare for the Future held from August 8-13, 2022, in King’s College, Cambridge, UK.

Source Publication Title

Building on the Past to Prepare for the Future

Publisher

Verlag

First Page

580

DOI

10.37626/GA9783959872188.0.109

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