Promoting Positive Student Outcomes: The Use of Reflection and Planning Activities with a Growth-Mindset Focus and SMART Goals
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-19-2021
Abstract
The growth-mindset was examined to determine student perception of success by incorporating goal setting activities into the course curriculum. Faculty at three universities conducted a mixed methods study to examine the extent to which reflection and planning activities designed to engage a growth mindset focus through setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timebound) goals resulted in perceived positive outcomes for students. Students engaged in these activities throughout the semester completed a voluntary survey at the end of each course. The survey focused on students’ perceptions regarding the activities relative to their overall course progress. Students’ favorable results revealed that students favorably perceived that the growth mindset planning and
Recommended Citation
Poe, Laura F.; Brooks, Nita G.; Korzaan, Melinda; Hulshult, Andrea R.; and Woods, David M., "Promoting Positive Student Outcomes: The Use of Reflection and Planning Activities with a Growth-Mindset Focus and SMART Goals" (2021). Business & Economics Faculty Publications. 105.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/business_facpubs/105
Original Citation
Poe, L. (2021). Promoting Positive Student Outcomes: The Use of Reflection and Planning Activities with a Growth-Mindset Focus and SMART Goals. Information Systems Education Journal, 19(4), 13-22. https://isedj.org/2021-19/n4/ISEDJv19n4.pdf
