Developing an Sustaining the Behaviors and Mindsets That Support Self-Efficacy

• In Event: Research on the Superintendency SIG (#97) Paper Session 2: Trust, Mindset, Response, and Equity

Abstract

Successful and high achieving schools not only implement specific research-based practices that help all students succeed, but they also implement key behaviors and mindsets that provide clarity and are essential in making their practices successful (Canfield, 2015; Covey, 2004; Senge, 2006). Based upon the grounded theory of self-efficacy through behaviors and mindsets, the research describes how individuals on leadership teams in the selected Midwest charter schools develop and sustain behaviors and mindsets. Methods and techniques of social constructivist grounded theory were used to conduct qualitative research. The findings of the research indicated behaviors and mindsets are developed and sustained through the application of mastery experiences, vicarious learning, social persuasion, and affective state (Bandura, 1997).

Authors

• Walter M. Leipart, School District of Gilman
  Presenting Author

• Eric J Dimmitt, Marquette University
  Non-Presenting Author