Can't or Won't? The Impact of Mindset in PE by Dan Haesler | ConnectedPE

Can't or Won't? The Impact of Mindset in PE

A professional development course for PE teachers, presented by Dan Haesler. Part of the Professional Growth category.

Dan Haesler delivers a compelling exploration of how mindset shapes student behaviour and achievement in physical education. Learn to distinguish between students who genuinely can't perform a skill and those who won't try, and discover practical strategies for shifting fixed mindsets toward growth. This session provides tools for creating a classroom culture where effort is valued and every student is willing to take risks.

Topics: Student Motivation, Primary, Secondary

What you'll learn — 1 lessons

  1. Can't or Won't? The Impact of Mindset in PE

Certificate of completion

Finish this course and receive a named certificate — evidence for your professional development hours and teacher registration requirements.

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