| Title: |
Setting the Bar: Fostering Success Mindsets in First-Year Business Students |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Mary L. Tucker; Jamie Carter Lambert; Krystal Geyer; Moumita Gyomlai; Shawnee Meek; Andrew Pueschel; Tim Reynolds; James Strode |
| Source: |
Research in Higher Education Journal. 2024 45. |
| Availability: |
Academic and Business Research Institute. 147 Medjool Trail, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. Tel: 904-435-4330; e-mail: editorial.staff@aabri.com; Web site: http://www.aabri.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
10 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
College Freshmen; Business Administration Education; Student Attitudes; Success; Academic Achievement; Business Schools; Reflection; Innovation; Thinking Skills; Grades (Scholastic); Learner Engagement; Student Development; Introductory Courses |
| ISSN: |
1941-3432 |
| Abstract: |
This paper offers an exploration of success mindsets and one example of how these may be used as an intervention to impact student success in both their personal and professional lives. Gottfredson's Success Mindsets concept is used as the intervention. These success mindsets combine four sets of mindsets associated with positive outcomes: fixed/growth, closed/open, prevention/promotion, and inward/outward mindsets, and are identified as key factors in unlocking greater success in life, work, and leadership. Previous research supports individuals' ability to change their mindset through conscious effort and specific interventions. This classroom intervention introduced success mindsets to first-year business students and consisted of one learning module that included pre-course activities and a class discussion. The implementation focused on creating a culture that supports growth mindsets, encourages self-reflection, promotes innovative thinking, and de-emphasizes grades as the sole measure of success. The class discussion covered students' reactions to the learning material and highlighted the positive impact on student engagement, interaction, and retention. With a small intervention on success mindsets, it may be possible to empower students to develop these success mindsets and foster enhanced growth and achievement. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1444091 |
| Database: |
ERIC |