Learning through Challenge
In the reading room, we work with the children on how making mistakes is a natural part and very necessary part of learning. Below are some resources that address how mistakes and risk-taking are critical to promote learning.
Carol Dweck has sone some great research on the power of struggle in learning.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/embracing-struggle-exl
Khan Academy
You Can Learn Anything Video
https://www.khanacademy.org/youcanlearnanything
"Most people are held back not by their innate ability, but by their mindset. They think intelligence is fixed, but it isn’t. Your brain is like a muscle. The more you use it and struggle, the more it grows. New research shows we can take control of our ability to learn. We can all become better learners. We just need to build our brains in the right way."
Carol Dweck has sone some great research on the power of struggle in learning.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/embracing-struggle-exl
Khan Academy
You Can Learn Anything Video
https://www.khanacademy.org/youcanlearnanything
"Most people are held back not by their innate ability, but by their mindset. They think intelligence is fixed, but it isn’t. Your brain is like a muscle. The more you use it and struggle, the more it grows. New research shows we can take control of our ability to learn. We can all become better learners. We just need to build our brains in the right way."