Tool Kit – Page 2

Resources Regarding Growth Mindset

Posted on September 12, 2023 (September 12, 2023) by Erin Bell

Additional Resources about Mindsets and Learning Dweck, Carol S. (2016). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Updated edition Ballantine Books Trade Paperback ed., Ballantine Books, Permalink: https://dalnet-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/d9s986/01DAL_UDM_ALMA2193729970003254 Here, Dweck explores the concept of mindset and its impact on personal and professional development. Dweck argues that individuals can possess either a fixed mindset or a growth […]

Reinforcing Growth Mindset Throughout the Semester

Posted on September 12, 2023 (January 18, 2024) by Erin Bell

There are numerous occasions for instructors to underscore the growth mindset sensibility in all that they accomplish throughout the semester. While growth mindset language should be included in the syllabus (as explored in additional resources in this toolkit) instructors can also highlight growth mindset concepts during their very first course sessions as they map out […]

Tool Kit – Growth Mindset

According to Carol Dweck, in her 2016 book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, a growth mindset is a belief that one’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, learning, and perseverance. This is contrasted with the fixed mindset, which is the belief that one’s abilities, intelligence, and talents are fixed traits that […]

Implementing Growth Mindset Language in the Syllabus

Posted on September 6, 2023 (November 6, 2023) by Erin Bell

Cultivating a growth mindset is a particularly important quality for college students, but not all students come equipped with this mindset. Thus, it is critical for instructors to demonstrate the key values of a growth mindset in classroom practice and in their syllabi. There are many ways that instructors can highlight the components of a […]

Infusing Feedback to Students with Growth Mindset Messaging

Posted on September 6, 2023 (September 12, 2023) by Erin Bell

Feedback is an important aspect of promoting a growth mindset. By providing and receiving constructive feedback, learners and instructors can identify areas for improvement and underscore a classroom culture that underscores the growth mindset. Feedback that is constructive, honest, and focused on improvement helps establish high standards as well as a nurturing atmosphere for learners. […]

Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statements

Posted on August 21, 2023 (August 21, 2023) by Mike Verdusco

The following statements present two approaches for addressing artificial Intelligence in courses; both approaches have merit however, neither are required in the syllabus at this time. The included talking points are to assist the faculty member with rationale for support of their choice and are not intended for inclusion in the syllabus statements. The syllabus […]

AI, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Posted on August 21, 2023 (January 18, 2024) by Erin Bell

Another critical issue relating to the use of AI in higher education (and in other fields) is that human bias has infiltrated artificial intelligence. Human biases, revealed through tests and experiments, have been well-documented and their significant impact on outcomes acknowledged. With the rise of AI implementation in various companies, it is essential to promptly […]

AI and the Academy

Posted on August 21, 2023 (August 21, 2023) by Erin Bell

In the last few months, numerous articles, posts, and editorials have documented the emergence and rising popularity of ChatGPT-3, a text-based bot that can be tasked with writing essays and answering homework questions. This development is the latest in a number of discussions about the rapid advancement of AI. While scholars and pundits lament the […]

AI and Written Assessments

Posted on August 21, 2023 (August 21, 2023) by Erin Bell

Writing a final research essay has served as a recurrent mode of summative assessment in many liberal arts courses, particularly in English classes. Many composition and literature courses feature essay assignments that aim to demonstrate students’ mastery of course outcomes such as prewriting, revising, and incorporating research by producing an essay. With the growing popularity […]

Tool Kit – Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The cyclical pattern of technological transformation in higher education is an enduring phenomenon. Faculty have consistently needed to adapt to new instructional paradigms in response to the fluid digital terrain. With each new generation of technology, it becomes imperative to engage in scholarly discourse concerning its pedagogical merits and the attendant implications for the teaching-learning […]