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The Mindset Kit

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Overview:: The Mindset Kit was created by The Project for Education Research that Scales (PERTS), a research center in the psychology department at Stanford University. Our goal is to create a place where educators and parents can learn about and find the most effective learning mindset materials available. All of our resources are based on research that has been carefully translated into lessons and practices intended to improve students’ mindsets and make them better learners. We currently offer targeted materials for teachers and parents to ensure our messaging is as effective as possible.
Type of Material:: Tutorial
Recommended Uses:: All of our resources are based on research that has been carefully translated into lessons and practices intended to improve students’ mindsets and make them better learners.
Technical Requirements:: None
Identify Major Learning Goals:: The main goal is to create a place where educators and parents can learn about and find the most effective learning mindset materials available.
Target Student Population:: Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Grade School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: None

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Strengths:: The content, despite its complexity, is clearly presented, with references in texts or other types of materials. The content is appropriate and is directed specifically to teachers or parents. The approach is concrete and well determined. Easily navigated with resources that are clearly referenced and timely.

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Strengths:: Both objectives and applications in teaching-learning are defined, they are identified immediately. The materials increase the possibilities of improving teaching since they encourage conceptual understanding with numerous resources. Anyone can take any of the "courses" or read any of the information as needed.
Concerns:: No concerns

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Strengths:: The site is well designed, it is consistent. The navigation is simple and easy. It is a functioning university site with a robust interface.
Concerns:: No concerns

Other Issues and Comments:: The material is updated until 2019, so the content is reliable.
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