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> If a student fails, they should be motivated to work harder. Or rather, especially assuming they already work hard, they should be motivated to try different
by irishsultan 10y ago
> If a student fails, they should be motivated to work harder.
Or rather, especially assuming they already work hard, they should be motivated to try different approaches (i.e. new techniques for studying or approaching exercises), and ask for help or guidance if they're stuck. Just working harder does not magically solve anything, in fact it may just mean you double down on a wrong/harmful method.
(edit: this also means teaching people they should not fear asking questions)
- npsimons 10y ago> Or rather, especially assuming they already work hard, they should be motivated to try different approaches (i.e. new techniques for studying or approaching exercises), and ask for help or guidance if they're stuck. Just working harder does not magically solve anything, in fact it may just mean you double down on a wrong/harmful method. Deliberate practice: it's not just the 10000 hours that make a master, it's the quality of those hours.
- jrs235 10y ago> they should be motivated to try different approaches (i.e. new techniques for studying or approaching exercises) Thank you. This is what my sister comment was trying to convey.
- ideonexus 10y agoThank you both. I think the reason myself and others had a hard time with Dweck's explanations is that meaningful effort is a much more complex concept than just being "smart." You not only have to try, but also evaluate the effectiveness of your efforts. Both of your comments are insightful on this point.