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  • Educational Psychology
  • Pharmacy Education

Background:

  • Mindsets, or implicit theories, shape individual cognition, behavior, and responses.
  • A fixed mindset leads to avoidance of challenges, while a growth mindset encourages embracing learning opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform pharmacy educators about the impact of mindsets on student learning.
  • To present actionable teaching and precepting techniques for cultivating a growth mindset in pharmacy learners.

Main Methods:

  • This commentary synthesizes existing literature on mindset theory and its application in educational settings.
  • It proposes practical strategies for educators to promote growth mindsets.

Main Results:

  • Educators play a pivotal role in influencing student mindsets; deliberate effort can foster a growth mindset.
  • Inadvertent promotion of fixed mindsets can diminish learning experiences for both students and educators.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacy educators should actively promote growth mindsets to enhance student resilience, personal outcomes, and learning attitudes.
  • Mindsets are malleable and can be modified through persistent effort and targeted educational interventions.