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Let Students Learn From Failure

Ask a Tech Teacher

Too often, students–and teachers–believe learning comes from success when in truth, it’s as likely to be the product of failure. Here are ten ways to teach through failure: Use the Mulligan Rule. The teacher won’t be surprised by a failure or a question they can’t answer. Revise your mindset.

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A ‘Brilliant’ way to learn STEM

eSchool News

The site operates on a culture of inquiry, curiosity, and remaining open to failure. Allows for failure 8. Sparks questions. In all, 8 principles guide the learning offered on Brilliant. Effective learning: 1. Cultivates curiosity 3. Is active 4. Is applicable 5. Is community driven 6. Doesn’t discriminate 7.

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Will Existing Mental Models Threaten Post-pandemic Progress in Education?

Catlin Tucker

I fear schools will revert to what is comfortable and what aligns with existing mental models instead of questioning the status quo, taking inventory of the lessons learned this year, and paving a new path forward. The answers to these questions are likely reflections of our past experiences in school systems. Stagnation or Progress.

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John King: ‘The Failure of National Leadership Is Being Visited Upon School Leaders’

Edsurge

So again, the failure of national leadership is being visited upon school leaders who face this impossible dilemma. How do we help students pursue goals they’ve set for themselves and pursue questions they’ve identified as important to them. We know how important it is for kids academically and socio-emotionally.

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5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

eSchool News

When speaking, students should be clear, concise, and prepared to ask deeper questions. Hack 3: Keep it real Interest-driven learning empowers students to independently question, explore, and solve real-world problems. Educators can model curiosity by introducing diverse perspectives, offering choice, and asking proactive questions.

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The Failure of Fast Education

Edsurge

We can question portfolio decisions in-depth. As leaders, we can control growth. We can push back on our business as they ask for more, faster. We can grow carefully and methodically. We can interview with more precision. We can push the educational market to change their offerings to match placement needs.

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3 Ways to Support Teachers as the Educational Landscape Evolves

Catlin Tucker

Even though we are on a campus full of colleagues, we rarely have time to walk down the hall to ask questions or share best practices. Failure is part of learning. Most teachers enter this profession because they genuinely love to learn; however, many of us get into the classroom and feel isolated in our work.

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