Monday, November 12, 2012

Struggle For Smarts? How Eastern And Western Cultures Tackle Learning




I heard this article from NPR on the way into work today and thought it was worth posting about.  The idea that really caught me was around the idea that in the US if a student does well, it is typically thought that it is because they are smart, or at least that is what we tell them.  In Asia, if a student does well, they are told it is because of their hard work and 'struggle'.  Anyway, listen to it, it may change some of your vocabulary with your kids...

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