Brave Writer

104. (S6E17) Rigor vs. Relaxed Alertness: The Sweet Spot


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How do parents ensure that homeschooling is challenging and rigorous enough for their kids to become smart, successful adults?

Many parents are under the impression that rigor is the best version of learning. Education that is rigorous means students are learning more, so many see rigor as a measuring tool for how serious the institution is for learning. But is that really the case? Let’s deconstruct the notion of rigor and see if there is something easier to implement and more effective for learning.

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  • The Stanford Article: "Why Relaxed Alertness Provides the Optimum Emotional Climate for Learning"
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