Journal
| Title | Mindsets matter for teachers, too: Growth mindset about teaching ability predicts teachersâ enjoyment and engagement Posted by Imelu Mordeno |
| Authors | Cherry E. Frondozo, Ronnel B. King, Ma. Jenina N. Nalipay & Imelu G. Mordeno |
| Publication date | 2020 |
| Journal | Current Psychology |
| Publisher | SpringerLink |
| Abstract | Research on mindsets have mostly focused on studentsâ beliefs about the malleability of their intelligence. However, past studies have not explored how teachersâ beliefs about the malleability of their teaching ability is associated with teaching emotions and work engagement. Akin to intelligence mindsets, teachers might also hold either a fixed or growth mindset towards their teaching ability. We tested a model wherein teachersâ emotions (i.e., enjoyment, anger, and anxiety) mediated the relationship between mindsets about teaching ability and engagement. A total of 547 teachers (Mage =âÂÂ39, SDage =âÂÂ8.63 years; 89.6% female) completed questionnaires on mindsets about teaching ability, emotions, and work engagement. Results showed that holding a growth mindset about oneâÂÂs teaching ability positively predicted enjoyment, which in turn, predicted engagement. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed. |
| Index terms / Keywords | Mindsets about teaching ability, Growth mindset, Teacher emotions, Teacher engagement |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-01008-4 |
| URL | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-020-01008-4#citeas |