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Lisa S Lewis1, Cheryl A Williams2, Stephanie Dawson3
1Duke School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina.
Background:
Incorporating a growth mindset model in competency-based education (CBE) through supportive language, role modeling, and consistent coaching enables faculty to create a learning environment that values effort and normalizes an iterative learning process. Aligning growth mindset principles with CBE enhances student motivation, resilience, and adaptability in nursing education.
Method:
This article identifies growth mindset strategies that build an essential foundation for student success in CBE.
Results:
Shifting the focus from assessment of learning (AOL) to assessment for learning (AFL) is crucial for fostering student achievement and agency. Effective CBE teaching consists of educators sharing experiences of overcoming challenges, mentoring in growth mindset principles, using supportive language, applying criterion-based grading practices, and encouraging intrinsic motivation.
Conclusion:
Ultimately, focusing on AFL in CBE settings encourages resilience and adaptability, creating a growth-oriented learning atmosphere that advances nursing education and cultivates practice-ready, competent professionals.
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