Share Paper: The Influence of Elementary School Teacher and Principal Mindset on Educator Effectiveness

  1. Rehab Alghamdi, Indiana State University, United States
Wednesday, October 5 2:30-2:45 PM Room 3

Abstract: Mindset, educator's effectiveness, leadership, and teacher performance are constructs that interact within the school environment to impact student success and achievement. A culture of mindset impacts teacher and principal effectiveness. These constructs have an interdependent relationship with one another. Building leaders’ mindset influences their behavior, effectiveness, and beliefs. Leaders’ effectiveness exemplifies their leadership style and dictates their decisions as well as serves as policy drivers. Teachers’ mindsets have a profound impact on the learning performance goals and motivation of students. Finally, educators' performance impacts student achievement and success. The purpose of this study was to expand the research regarding mindset ...