Abstract
Undergraduate students tutored elementary school children applying Dweck’s growth mindset model, while a concurrent class implemented an evaluation of the program. Tutors encouraged children to adopt a growth mindset while helping with homework, especially in mathematics. Research students designed and conducted pre- and post-interviews to assess children’s beliefs about mathematics achievement and growth mindset. We describe these complementary service-learning courses and offer recommendations for improving interventions and assessment in a service-learning context.
Recommended Citation
Eppler, Marion and Ironsmith, Marsha
(2021)
"Dweck’s Mindset Theory as Context for Service Learning,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 13:
Iss.
3, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol13/iss3/5
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