According to the meta-analysis at Case Western Reserve University, despite the popularity of growth mindset interventions in schools, positive results are rare and possibly spurious due to inadequately designed interventions, reporting flaws, and bias (Macnamara & Burgoyne, 2022). With this newfound study, I will adjust my previous growth mindset plan (5302) to increase its likelihood of success.

Factors that impact the growth mindset must be considered, such as celebrating imperfection and normalizing struggle, establishing a learning environment that welcomes challenges, and utilizing diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.

Teachers have a crucial role in promoting a growth mindset in the classroom. It is essential to normalize the idea that making mistakes and encountering failure are natural parts of the learning process. Rather than praising intelligence, we should recognize and celebrate students' efforts.

The growth mindset can change how students accept feedback and their attitude toward cheating. Feedback is a valuable tool for growth and should be welcomed by students. Encouraging a growth mindset can help students shift their focus from grades to the learning process, reducing their fixation on grades. Instead of depending solely on grades, students can gauge their progress through self-review, feedback, and goal setting. Students with a growth mindset are more resilient and can quickly recover from setbacks. They are also more likely to achieve higher levels of success than those with a fixed mindset, who may plateau early on. Seeking and using feedback is crucial for faster learning, and creating a learning environment where students have choice, ownership, and voice can significantly enhance their educational experience.

Encouraging a growth mindset in students is important as it helps reduce their fixation on grades. Students driven by goals are more likely to work hard to achieve them, regardless of the obstacles. While having a growth mindset is crucial, it is also important to ensure that students follow through with their ideas to guide them in the right direction. Overemphasis on grades can lead to negative outcomes. Students may become averse to taking risks and opt for the easiest path to avoid failure. They may also start to believe they are less capable than their peers, leading to a loss of motivation. Grit is essential in reinforcing a growth mindset during middle school age, as it conveys the sustained effort and determination needed to overcome challenges and learn from setbacks. Which, in the long run, is a highly admirable character trait.

To prevent the growth mindset from becoming a fad or being improperly implemented, I will ensure that my approach is well-planned, detailed, and based on evidence. It is essential to balance challenge with support in the classroom. It is crucial to set clear expectations for students and explain how their progress will be assessed. Additionally, it is important to recognize students' efforts and strategies and offer suggestions for improvement. Teaching methods should be adjusted to accommodate different learning speeds, and student input and creative exploration should be encouraged. Motivating students to think about their learning and manage their progress and showing them that you believe in their ability to grow and develop is also important. Creating a supportive culture involves building a collaborative environment where students feel supported and recognizing and celebrating students' achievements and progress.

  When misused, grit should not be an excuse for excessive rigor. This can lead to burnout and student resistance. Instead, it should be about cultivating resilience and a love for education.

It is important to mention that while the growth mindset is valuable, more is needed. Encouraging learners to embrace a Learner's Mindset is crucial. This mindset revolves around curiosity, openness, and a genuine desire to comprehend, placing it at the core of the learning process. By cultivating a Learner's Mindset, individuals view every new experience as an opportunity to gain knowledge. Those with this mindset can adapt to their environment and obtain new knowledge more efficiently.

Focusing on learning and creating significant learning environments has influenced my innovation plan of incorporating e-portfolios in the ESL science-sheltered classroom. I will celebrate imperfection, normalize struggle, establish a learning environment that welcomes challenges, and utilize diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.  Doing so can foster a growth mindset by encouraging students to focus on their progress and learning journey rather than just the end result, creating a collaborative environment where students feel supported.