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‘See that!’ said Pippi [to the teacher]. ‘You knew it yourself. Why are you asking then?’

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How to help kids learn more

One way, at least, has to do with how children learn to deal with mistakes. This article highlights the role of brain activity and, ultimately, the teacher:

….The problem with praising kids for their innate intelligence — the “smart” compliment — is that it misrepresents the psychological reality of education. It encourages kids to avoid the most useful kind of learning activities, which is when we learn from our mistakes.…

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