Course Details

MTI 541 – The Role of GRIT

MTI 541 – The Role of GRIT

SKU: MTI-541 Category:

GRADUATE CREDITS: 3

Textbook:

Duckworth, Angela (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. London, UK: Vermilion.

 

Course Description:

The course will take an in-depth look into the research conducted on grit and its correlation to success in academic and non-academic pursuits. In order to create a learning environment that teaches grit, educators must understand the demands and obstacles that need to be overcome when trying to pursue a long-term goal. Educators enrolled in this course will look at how expectations within their classroom, students taking ownership of their goals, and hopefulness will lead to their students pursuing long-term goals with passion and perseverance.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies:

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand grit at a deeper level through research and examination. InTASC 1,4,6,9,10
  • Develop a culture within their classroom that promotes grit. InTASC 3,7
  • Identify areas within their own curriculum that can enhance self-discipline and self-control. InTASC 1,3,5,7,8
  • Understand the benefits of allowing students to choose their own long-term goals. InTASC 2,4
  • Develop language to use in the classroom that promotes a growth mindset. InTASC 3,5,7,8
  • Use grit to help students who are having a difficult time reaching their goals. InTASC 2,5,7,8
  • Understand the benefits of hopefulness for students. InTASC 1,4

Ordering Options:

Universities, Course Formats & Pricing

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime

Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
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Price: ​$375

Online Instructor-Led:
View Online Course Dates

Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • ​5 discussions
  • 10 discussion responses
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
Download Syllabus

Price: ​$475

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$375

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$475

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime

Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395

Online Instructor-Led:
View Online Course Dates

Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 5 discussions
  • 10 discussion responses
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
Download Syllabus

Price: ​$495

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$495

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime

Transcripts:
Available within 4 weeks of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395

Online Instructor-Led:
View Online Course Dates

Transcripts:
Available within 4 week of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 5 discussions
  • 10 discussion responses
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
Download Syllabus

Price: ​$495

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$495

University of the Pacific

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime

Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.


Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395