So this is the final installment of a reflection on the Navy SEALS 8 parts to creating grit and resilience as they apply to the world of education. Today at my high school I found myself sharing some of this with my class. As I looked at the young people Read more…
In my last article, I noted the Navy SEALS 8 secrets to grit and resilience as discussed by ladders.com writer Eric Barker. I am not a SEAL so I don’t know whether these secrets are taught specifically by the program or are learned through its methods and Mr. Barker simply Read more…
There has been quite a “new” movement in education of late. The movement is toward teaching grit and determination in the classroom. I suppose in the usual approach to public education; we will need norms and rubrics and curriculum in order to make sure our students are successfully learning grit Read more…