I love your discussion point about “reframing”, this also made me think about the fact that everyone would/could define failure differently. (As well as success, for that matter.) And many times, as educators/mentors/advisors–we have to learn how students see a failure or success from their perspective. Thanks for that thought! 

Best, Lianna

I agree Ryan, and the trick is to get to know what the students may be “coming into the classroom with” (and then how we should best support/work with them)… would you also agree that it’s a very individualized experience?

I agree with the quote–but to an extent. It also depends upon what that individual’s learning mind-set is leading up to the failure, and what support systems and role models that may have around them/influencing and supporting them. Sometimes success is a great “motivator” to learn from the failures we face. It’s a balance (in my perception).…[Read more]

I felt like we were “just getting started” (given that the breakout was on the short side, as noted by the leaders). However, there are belonging-related activities that I had began to develop and apply in past semesters (that admittedly I’d dropped off on a bit in the last semester or two), and these sessions really help “spark” my commitment again.