Abstract:
The objectives of this research were to: 1) examine factors affecting teachers' growth mindsets in promoting elementary students' learning, 2) extract lessons learned from the processes and methods for developing teachers' growth mindsets to enhance elementary students' learning, and 3) develop and validate guidelines for cultivating teachers' growth mindsets to promote elementary students' learning. The sample consisted of 384 teachers employed by the Primary Educational Service Area Office. Data were collected using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire containing 39 items with a reliability coefficient of 0.880. Qualitative data were gathered through interviews with 9 experts selected through purposive sampling, using an interview guide focused on approaches for developing a growth mindset to promote elementary students' learning. The draft guidelines for developing a growth mindset to enhance elementary students' learning were validated by 5 experts, also selected through purposive sampling. The validation process employed a checklist to assess the draft guidelines for developing teachers' growth mindsets to promote elementary students' learning, specifically evaluating their accuracy and appropriateness. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from the teacher survey with qualitative insights from expert interviews, followed by expert validation to ensure the reliability and validity of the proposed development framework. The research findings indicated that:1) Factors affecting teachers' growth mindset for enhancing learning opportunities for elementary learners comprised two dimensions: 1) Components of teachers' growth mindset, overall at a high level, consisting of 6 components: (1) belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed, (2) love of challenges, (3) facing obstacles, (4) effort and persistence, (5) learning from criticism, and (6) finding inspiration in others' success; and 2) Factors affecting learning management, overall at a high level, comprising 4 factors: (1) knowledge and understanding of growth mindset concepts, (2) internal teacher factors, (3) teaching and learning management factors, and (4) external support factors.2) Lessons learned from the processes and methods for developing teachers' growth mindset to enhance learning opportunities for elementary learners consisted of 5 dimensions: (1) preparation and understanding development, (2) development and promotion, (3) classroom implementation, (4) support and monitoring, and (5) scaling up and sustainability.3) Guidelines for Developing Teachers' Growth Mindset to Enhance Learning Opportunities for Elementary Learners comprised 8 components: (1) principles, (2) objectives, (3) target groups, (4) teacher growth mindset development process, (5) roles of stakeholders, (6) success factors, (7) measurement and evaluation of success, and (8) recommendations for teachers, school administrators, supervisory agencies, and national policymakers, including guideline implementation strategies. The validation results showed that the guidelines overall demonstrated accuracy and appropriateness at the highest level.