Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Ed Cafe Takeaway

Video 1

Student questions are the seeds of real learning.  Not scripted lessons

curiosity
embraced trial and error
intense reflection

Rule 1
Curiosity comes first

Rule 2
Embrace the mess
   This can be a challenge for teachers.  We like to be in control and know what the outcomes are going to be.

Rule 3
Practice Reflection/Revision


We are the cultivators of our students' curiosity.



Video 2

Angela Duckworth

Ability to learn is not static

Need a better understanding of motivation

Who is successful and why?  Asked this question in many different situation.  The successful people were not successful because of IQ; it was grit!

Grit is passion and perseverance, stamina day in, day out, year after year

Many talented people don't follow thru on their talents and therefore don't reach their potential.

Growth mindset.  Ability to learn is not fixed ... can change with your effort

Don't believe that failure is a permanent condition

We need to be grittier and teaching our kids grit--How in the world do we teach this?  Can we or is it intrinsic?

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