This module has taught me that interest, practice, purpose, and hope are essential ingredients for developing grit. I now understand that academic success is not solely about intellect or talent—it also depends on the cultivation of perseverance, self-control, hope, love, and gratitude in both instructors and students.
With this in mind, I plan to bring the Growth Mindset exercise into my classroom to help students reframe challenges as opportunities for growth. I will also utilize and adapt validated positive psychology interventions to create more individualized and purposeful learning experiences. These strategies will allow me to meet students where they are, support their emotional and academic development, and help them build the resilience needed to thrive.
By embedding these practices into my teaching, I hope to foster a classroom culture that values effort, embraces challenges, and nurtures both the heart and the mind.
