Perfectionism and the Power of Feedback in Today’s Classroom

Graduate-Level Credit / Non-Credit Hours
1 Semester Credit or 15 Clock Hours

Course Description

This course helps educators use feedback to promote growth while addressing the hidden impact of perfectionism. Participants learn how feedback shapes mindset, explore strategies that encourage risk-taking and resilience, and recognize signs of perfectionism in students. Through reflection and practical planning, teachers leave prepared to create inclusive, growth-centered classrooms where progress matters more than perfection.

Global Outcomes/Goals of the Course

To deepen and/or apply the content and skills of the teacher’s existing professional knowledge base by meeting the following global goals of the course:

1. Recognize the signs and effects of perfectionism in students, with a focus on its impact on academic risk-taking, engagement, and growth.
2. Equip educators with practical, research-based strategies to deliver feedback that promotes resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset in all students.
3. Foster inclusive classroom cultures that encourage healthy learning behaviors and reduce the fear of failure.
4. Support reflective teaching practice through collaboration, discussion, and the development of personalized action plans.
5. Explore how different types of feedback shape student motivation, performance, and mindset to enhance meaningful learning experiences.
6. Cultivate supportive and inclusive classroom environments that normalize mistakes, reduce fear of failure, and promote positive learning behaviors.

• Self-Paced 1
• Structured 0
• Site Based 0
• Interactive 0