Growth Mindset Instructor Manual

Success in college is shaped not only by talent or intelligence, but by the way students think about their own abilities, potential, and challenges. At the heart of this module is the idea that change is possible. While many students assume their abilities are fixed, decades of research have shown that qualities like intelligence, creativity, and resilience can grow with effort, feedback, and the right strategies. Helping students recognize and shift their mindset can profoundly impact their academic, personal, and professional development. This instructor manual introduces students to the foundational concept of mindset – the belief systems that influence how they approach learning, respond to failure, and persist through adversity.