Identifying and helping students develop confidence and growth mindset

Abstract

Self-efficacy and growth mindset research suggests that entering first-year students with a high degree of academic confidence are more engaged during their first year of college, set higher academic goals, and generally are more academically successful. This session will discuss general principles that can help enhance student confidence and growth mindset. We will also use strength-based advising as a guide to discuss how to best serve incoming students who may be lacking in academic confidence and feelings of helpless regarding their academic performance. This session will culminate with examples advisors may use from the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) survey to inform practice.