Transforming Student Success with Growth Mindset and Simple Processes | From Wish to Goal

John revisits his 2023 Teach Better Team blog post, “Do You Have a Wish or a Goal?” and reflects on actionable insights that resonate today. Hear how he helped a frustrated middle schooler develop a simple, sticky-note plan to boost her grades and regain confidence. Discover how small, daily habits and process-oriented strategies can create measurable progress for teachers and students alike. Learn how focusing on process over outcome and utilizing growth mindset principles can transform student performance and classroom success.
🔑 Key topics in this video:
How to guide students in setting realistic, process-driven goals
Using growth mindset techniques in the classroom
Tips for building simple, effective plans for academic success
Importance of measuring progress through daily habits
📄 Read John’s blog post: https://teachbetter.com/blog/do-you-have-a-wish-or-a-goal/
📄 Find more on his personal blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
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👨‍🏫 About John VanDusen:
John has been teaching elementary and middle school since 2007 and serves as a coach and instructor for the U.S. Army Reserves. This podcast is here to give teachers fast, practical strategies for busy educators to enhance their classrooms.
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