Angela Duckworth and other behavioral-science experts offer advice to teachers based on scientific research. Angela is a co-founder of Character Lab, a nonprofit organization advancing scientific insights that help kids thrive. She is also the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Character Lab is on Twitter @TheCharacterLab.
Student Well-Being
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How to Help Students Experience Awe
Once students know what to look for, awe becomes more accessible to them and offers benefits.
Student Well-Being
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3 Questions to Uncover Students' Hidden Potential
Students often struggle to distinguish between what they should do and what they want to do. Here’s how to help them.
Student Well-Being
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Students Are Stressed Out. Here’s How to Help Them
Students might think that doing less is the solution to stress. But this activity could be more useful.
Student Well-Being
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Is There a Secret to Faster Learning? Here’s What the Latest Research Says
Some students seem to learn quicker than others. But new research reveals that’s largely a myth.
Student Well-Being
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Gamifying the Classroom: How to Help Students Find Their ‘Flow’
Rewards can make studying feel more like a game. Here’s how to do it right.
Student Well-Being
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Why a Gratitude Journal for Students Is a Good Idea
The emotional experience of gratitude is complex. Here's what teachers need to know.
Student Well-Being
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Have a Long List of Assignments for Students? You Might Want to Rethink That
When teachers ask too much of students at once, some work will likely fall by the wayside, a phenomenon known as the "smaller tasks" trap.
Teaching
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Do Your Students Understand You? Here's a Simple Way to Check
Just because students were given instructions doesn’t mean they understood them. There's an easy way to confirm they did.
Student Well-Being
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Am I the Only One Who’s Confused? How to Help Students Raise a Hand
Students can fall behind when they’re afraid to admit what they don’t know. Here’s what teachers can do to help.
Student Well-Being
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What Is Intellectual Humility? And Why Does It Matter?
There are strategies for teachers to ease students into acknowledging what they don't know.
Student Well-Being
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A Surprising Way to Improve Student Motivation and Confidence
When students give advice to younger peers, it benefits everyone.
Student Well-Being
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How to Help Students Back Off From Their Perfectionism
Perfectionism doesn’t make students more likely to be successful, research says. Here’s what you need to know.
Student Well-Being
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Are Your Students Frustrated? That’s Not Always Bad
Before you talk a student out of doing a difficult project, consider the potential upside.
Student Well-Being
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Angela Duckworth Explains What Teachers Misunderstand About Grit
What makes people "gritty" isn't just about their ability to persevere. It's much more than that.