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When you promote a growth mindset culture in the classroom you are letting students know that it is ok to make mistakes or not know something. This encourages people to ask questions and to be more curious, rather than staying quiet when confused because they do not want to be judged for “not knowing.” I think it also allows the instructor the…[Read more]

I absolutely agree it is important for someone who experiences failure to have the opportunity to reflect about what worked and what did not work. Students should be encouraged to reflect on how taking better advantage of the resources available to support them could have resulted in success, rather than being hard on themselves for not being…[Read more]

I agree. I believe failure, aka experiencing challenges, teaches humility. This quote reinforces the fact problems are often solved through trial and error.