The Productive Struggle: How Students Can See Themselves as Risk-Takers and Capable learners ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

In this course, educators will delve into innovative strategies to inspire students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Participants will learn how to cultivate a classroom culture where productive struggle is not only welcomed but celebrated, fostering a mindset of resilience and continuous improvement. Drawing on research-based methodologies, participants will discover how to design learning environments that normalize challenges and empower students to see themselves as capable learners and risk-takers. Through practical techniques, educators will explore how to craft clear learning intentions and success criteria that guide students through their academic journey. With a focus on authentic classroom scenarios and firsthand insights from educators implementing the 'not-yet approach,' participants will gain valuable communication skills to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians effectively. Additionally, they will receive a toolkit of strategies, protocols, and reproducibles to support instruction, reflection, and the seamless integration of the 'not-yet approach' into their teaching practices.