![]() I’d be very curious to know whether we can actually teach our students to be grittier and more determined, and whether this in turn can improve their progress. If you end up using the lesson plan or something similar with your students, please do let me know about the reaction, feedback and effects. Of course, only time will show whether my student’s newly-sparked “grit” will persevere. So, I’m planning to weave in some more on motivation and good learner traits (see my post on MORE learners) in the future classes. Overall, the student responded very positively, and was really keen to learn more about the subject. Learn from TED speakers who increase on their. Get TED Conversation picked just with you. Browse the library of TED talks and speakers. ![]() She’s also started to doubt whether she can improve. Here, she explains her theory regarding 'grit' as a predictor of success. I deliberately chose this 1-1 student as the first guinea pig, because she’s repeatedly expressed her concern about her supposed lack of flare for languages. ![]() I finally managed to do so two days ago, and I wanted to share with you below the lesson procedure I used. ![]() Since publishing the original post, I’ve been meaning to put the theory into practice. The one thing that became clear from research was that the key to success was grit – “passion and perseverance for your long term goals” (Angela Lee Duckworth). The basic idea was that there is no proven correlation between success and IQ or innate talent. As of the 2013 TED talk that Angela gave on grit, her answer to this question was, I dont know, but she thinks it is possible and that it is worth finding out.
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