Postgraduate Certificate in Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, Today we're speaking with Dr. Laura Johnson, an expert in education and the instructor for our new course, "Postgraduate Certificate in Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students." Dr. Johnson, can you tell us a bit about your personal experiences with growth mindset in the classroom? GUEST: Absolutely, I've seen firsthand how a growth mindset can transform students' attitudes toward learning. It's incredibly rewarding to help students reframe challenges as opportunities for growth. HOST: That's wonderful. Now, as an expert in this field, could you share some current industry trends related to growth mindset? GUEST: Certainly, there's a growing recognition of the importance of social-emotional learning, of which growth mindset is a key component. Many schools are integrating SEL into their curricula to better support students' overall development. HOST: Interesting. And what are some challenges you've faced or observed when it comes to instilling a growth mindset in students? GUEST: One common challenge is helping educators unlearn fixed mindset beliefs they may have held for years. It takes time and practice to develop a growth mindset, but the results are worth the investment. HOST: Indeed, they are. Looking toward the future, what do you envision for the role of growth mindset in education? GUEST: I believe growth mindset will become an essential aspect of teaching and learning, as educators increasingly recognize the value of fostering resilience, motivation, and a love of learning in their students. HOST: Dr. Johnson, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on this vital course. We're excited to see the positive impact it will have on educators and students alike. GUEST: Thank you for having me. I'm looking forward to seeing the transformative effects of this course on classrooms around the world.
