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Central Hub PD

Who:  Central Hub

What: Growth Potential: Empowering College Educators through Growth-Oriented Practice

Presenter: Dr. Jaime McLeod, Instructional Designer/Trainer, Central Carolina Community College

Central Teaching LearningWe invite you to a comprehensive presentation addressing the merits of adopting a growth mindset in teaching and learning practices. This session acknowledges the common challenge faced by both new and experienced instructors in recognizing that obstacles present opportunities for improvement. The core idea is to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, acknowledging intelligence as a malleable and evolving trait.

Key Insights:

  • Navigating Challenges: Explore strategies to cultivate resilience and adaptability, enabling instructors to approach challenges as catalysts for professional development and innovation.
  • Dynamic View of Intelligence: Understand the transformative shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, emphasizing that intelligence is not static but can be developed. Evaluate the implications for instructional methodologies and student engagement.
  • Facilitating Student Growth: Recognize the crucial role instructors play in fostering student development by embracing their own potential for growth. Learn practical approaches to instill a growth mindset culture within the classroom.

By the conclusion of this session, participants will articulate how a growth mindset enhances instructional approaches, fostering positive, robust, and meaningful interactions with students.

When:  March 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Add to Calendar

Where: Virtual Registration Link

Questions: Faculty can contact the Central Hub Co-Directors with any questions!