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Stop Coddling Students: The Case for "Productive Struggle - #52
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QypNvIzW3HA
Episode Summary In this episode, host Jon Bergmann argues that hardship and trial are the best ways to help students thrive . He explores the concept of "productive struggle"—pushing students beyond what they believe is possible—and why offering too much grace can sometimes hinder growth .
Key Highlights
The Power of Pushing Limits: Jon shares personal stories of how a grueling swim coach and a 42-year journaling habit taught him that physical and mental struggle leads to thriving .
From "C" Student to Author: How persistent struggle turned a science geek who got poor grades in English into the author of 12 books .
The AI Warning: A look at why educators must protect students from using AI to bypass the hard work of learning, ensuring technology supports rather than replaces the struggle .
Notable Quote "I need to believe in them more than they believe in themselves."
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By Jon Bergmann
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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QypNvIzW3HA
Episode Summary In this episode, host Jon Bergmann argues that hardship and trial are the best ways to help students thrive . He explores the concept of "productive struggle"—pushing students beyond what they believe is possible—and why offering too much grace can sometimes hinder growth .
Key Highlights
The Power of Pushing Limits: Jon shares personal stories of how a grueling swim coach and a 42-year journaling habit taught him that physical and mental struggle leads to thriving .
From "C" Student to Author: How persistent struggle turned a science geek who got poor grades in English into the author of 12 books .
The AI Warning: A look at why educators must protect students from using AI to bypass the hard work of learning, ensuring technology supports rather than replaces the struggle .
Notable Quote "I need to believe in them more than they believe in themselves."