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Moving Beyond Grades – Celebrating Individual Growth
In this inspiring episode of Am I The Teacher?, we challenge the traditional view of education defined by test scores and grades. Instead, we shift the focus toward recognising progress, effort, and personal growth.
Discover how celebrating the learning journey—rather than just the destination—can boost motivation, confidence, and a love for lifelong learning in children.
🔍 Discussion Points:
Why traditional grading systems often overlook key aspects of learning and development.
The importance of shifting the focus from marks to mastery.
How to spot and celebrate meaningful, non-academic growth in your child.
- Practical alternatives to grading that encourage self-reflection, effort, and improvement.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Children thrive when their progress is acknowledged—no matter how small.
A growth mindset develops when we celebrate effort, resilience, and learning over perfection.
- Valuing personal growth helps children see mistakes as opportunities, not failures.
💬 Challenge of the Week:
Find a non-academic achievement to celebrate with your child. Whether it’s learning to tie their shoelaces, helping a sibling, or showing persistence on a tough task—recognise the effort behind the win.
📣 Call to Action:
Start a weekly Growth Check-In with your child. Reflect on what they’ve improved on, how they’ve shown effort, and what they're proud of. Make celebration of growth a regular family ritual!
👉 Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts for more insights on transforming education!
Share your thoughts or reflections on this week’s challenge on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AmITheTeacher
Stay Connected:Visit https://www.facebook.com/AmITheTeacher for resources, show updates, and more insightful conversations.Let’s embark on this transformative journey together! 🎙️
Download the My Genius Me App on Apple Store or visit www.mygeniusme.com for more details.
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together! 🎙️
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By My Genius Me Institute & Wisdom Tree CommunitiesIn this inspiring episode of Am I The Teacher?, we challenge the traditional view of education defined by test scores and grades. Instead, we shift the focus toward recognising progress, effort, and personal growth.
Discover how celebrating the learning journey—rather than just the destination—can boost motivation, confidence, and a love for lifelong learning in children.
🔍 Discussion Points:
Why traditional grading systems often overlook key aspects of learning and development.
The importance of shifting the focus from marks to mastery.
How to spot and celebrate meaningful, non-academic growth in your child.
- Practical alternatives to grading that encourage self-reflection, effort, and improvement.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Children thrive when their progress is acknowledged—no matter how small.
A growth mindset develops when we celebrate effort, resilience, and learning over perfection.
- Valuing personal growth helps children see mistakes as opportunities, not failures.
💬 Challenge of the Week:
Find a non-academic achievement to celebrate with your child. Whether it’s learning to tie their shoelaces, helping a sibling, or showing persistence on a tough task—recognise the effort behind the win.
📣 Call to Action:
Start a weekly Growth Check-In with your child. Reflect on what they’ve improved on, how they’ve shown effort, and what they're proud of. Make celebration of growth a regular family ritual!
👉 Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts for more insights on transforming education!
Share your thoughts or reflections on this week’s challenge on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AmITheTeacher
Stay Connected:Visit https://www.facebook.com/AmITheTeacher for resources, show updates, and more insightful conversations.Let’s embark on this transformative journey together! 🎙️
Download the My Genius Me App on Apple Store or visit www.mygeniusme.com for more details.
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together! 🎙️