Why are today’s students increasingly averse to taking academic risks, and how can educators help them overcome this challenge? This workshop dives into the root causes, from the lasting impacts of COVID-19 to economic uncertainties to the pressure of standardized testing. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss current trends in student behavior and share strategies for addressing risk-averse behaviors. By fostering resilience and … Continue reading Challenging Today’s Students to Take Academic Risks »

How can instructors create an environment that fosters resilience? This session will explore the non-cognitive factors that promote motivation and resilience, focusing on how students’ beliefs about themselves, their feelings toward school, and their self-regulation skills shape their learning experiences. We’ll show how fostering a growth mindset can redefine failure into a valuable opportunity for growth, empowering students to embrace challenges and take academic risks. … Continue reading Creating a Learning Environment that Fosters Resilience »

Encouraging students to take risks on assignments and activities can be a real challenge in an environment where students are so focused on getting an “A”.  Research has shown that there are practical applications that faculty can use to help students develop a growth mindset in their approach to learning and take risks in a format that resembles a research activity instead of a rote … Continue reading Practical Applications for Encouraging a Growth Mindset and Risk-taking »