BBC – Abigail Simmons
“Students who show “grit” in their character do not push themselves at all costs, say researchers. A study rejects the idea that such determination is linked to extreme behaviour, such as missing out on sleep or working excessive hours. Four thousand teenagers took part in the research project by Wellington College and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Researchers want to help other schools to teach about building “character”. There has been much recent interest in the idea of whether pupils should be taught about resilience and a sense of well-being, as well as academic subjects. It follows warnings that pressure on exam results is neglecting harder-to-measure ideas such as self-reliance and determination.”(more)