Fostering Cultures of Growth

Course Available
2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

All of our school and district priorities center around the imperative of Continuous School Improvement. This focus on growth is very familiar to educators. Educators strive to help students grow both academically and personally. Similarly, schools and districts aim to help educators develop their capacity to teach effectively. However, discussions about growth and the growth mindset often emphasize individual choices. Research shows that an organization’s culture significantly impacts the amount of growth it achieves. This course explores ideas about organizational growth through the lens of Mary Murphy's book Cultures of Growth.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

Course Materials: Text, Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations by Mary C. Murphy Ph.D. available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X747Y – 001 31 Jan 202516 May 2025 2 $158

Fostering Cultures of Growth

31 Jan 202516 May 2025
2
$158
Credit Validation
In Person

Audience: K-12 teachers (all disciplines)

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open: January 31, 2025 – May 16, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Examine research-based practices that facilitate students and staff tapping into their growth mindset more frequently
  • Explore strategies to foster cultures of growth in classrooms and schools
  • Identify ways to create learning environments that authentically foster and value growth
  • Understand the necessity of fostering cultures of growth in schools and classrooms

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.