The Atlantic – Mikhail Zinshteyn
“Nestled within the New-Age-y sounding concept of “noncognitive factors” are fairly concrete examples of what parents and educators should and shouldn’t do to prepare students for the rigors of college and their careers. Gleaned from research into brain development and human behavior, a toolkit is emerging on how to best respond to and encourage students’ grit, persistence, and the ability to learn from one’s mistakes…These factors are the art of learning—the technique and finesse a student uses when handling the challenges of receiving new, complex information.”(more)