COVA and My ePortfolio

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As I complete my second semester of the ADL program I believe I have learned a lot already. I have gained multiple strategies and learned more about a growth mindset, all of which I plan to incorporate in my classroom with my students. Growth vs fixed mindset might seem slightly complex for young students to understand, but from completing this class I did find resources and different ways to present growth mindset to my students such as the power of “yet” and childrens books/videos. 

I plan to incorporate the COVA model into my ePortfolio by taking ownership over it and using this authentic learning experience to express my voice. I think by allowing us to have choice over practically every aspect of the ePortfolio we are truly able to make it our own. Since this is the first time I experienced this model of learning, I was slightly nervous to create something so significant without too much instruction or restrictions. Instead of being intimidated by this I believe it gives us a real opportunity to dig deep and reach our full potential. 

There are so many lessons that I have learned already, but I believe the most valuable has been the power our mindset has over our success. I find myself really trying to stay away from the fixed mentality when I catch it and think whatever it is, it's simply something I have not mastered yet but eventually I will. Having this growth mindset is not only beneficial in education or teaching but also in all aspects of life as well.