This independent study course is designed to provide educators with specific steps to develop grit, passion, willpower, and perseverance in kids for self-confidence and life.
This independent study course is designed to give educators and coaches the knowledge and tools to inspire students and athletes to have more GRIT. Grit is “passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals.” In a world full of distractions and multi-tasking, grit can teach students to have clear direction and commitment to their passions. This course teaches practical tools any educator or coach can start implementing in their classrooms or on the field right away.
In this course you will:
- Foster effort over talent so that students understand their current ability can be improved and formed into mastery
- Encourage calculated risk-taking so that students can reach their dreams without having paralyzing fear of failure
- Understand various techniques for teaching students about grit
- Connect with students through various examples you can immediately use in your own classroom
- Give your students the skills and mental resilience to withstand whatever life throws their way in the classroom and beyond
- Improve your own teaching skills when implementing grit strategies in the classroom
- Answer reflection questions to connect with and relate to each chapter’s strategies
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“I really enjoyed the book for this course. I felt like it had a lot of useful information about GRIT.”–Kristen F., IA
BAGT –
“I enjoyed the course in many regards as its practicality was obvious, connecting its Lessons to my Student Teachers will be simple and I can offer extended questions to my student athletes in my other work I do.” –Tom B., IA
BAGT –
“I enjoyed reading the book designated for this course. It holds valuable information for both parents and educators. I felt this course was designed well and user friendly.” –Sabrina T., KS
BAGT –
“Thank you so much for this opportunity. I greatly appreciate it. It is so nice to be able to work at your pace and get things completed. It is so hard to be on a schedule all the time. With this option, you are able to work on the class when you have the time available. Thank you!” –Marvin K., KS
BAGT –
“This course was practical and useful. The best kind of course there is! I appreciate your courses and that you are thoughtful about a busy teacher’s time!” –Jeremy L., IA
BAGT –
Overall, I enjoyed the content and plan to use several of the strategies. Michelle S., IA.
BAGT –
I appreciate the pattern and simplicity of this text. I feel the assignments helped me reflect on things I can do as a teacher to help my students build grit. Sharri W., IA.
BAGT –
Good information and the book provided small, quick read chapters to digest a small pieces. Brian B., MN.
BAGT –
This course was helpful in understanding what grit looks like. I appreciated the conversation starters suggested in the book. It challenged me to think differently about helping students develop lifelong skills. Jessica M., IN.