Also posted at What Ed Said. Jay McTighe struggled to learn to
surf in his 50′s and almost gave up. He talks about the
experience in this clip and reminds us that it’s important for
teachers to remember how frustrating it can be trying to learn
something new. He says we need to model persistence and how to
work to improve performance based on feedback. I think building
resilience is important too. I read Kevin Washburn’s post on the
environment of achievement and it got me thinking about the
factors that foster resilience in the classroom… 1. Create a
secure learning environment. Make sure students feel safe to
take risks. Encourage them to have a go. Never allow put-downs.
2. Don’t provide the answers. Encourage kids to find out for
themselves. Provide opportunities for exploration and
experimentation. Develop a culture of thinking where everyone’s
opinion is valued. 3. Give meaningful feedback, rather than
grades. Make sure your feedback is constructive and meaningful,
so learners know what direction to go