Virtues of Not Knowing
Of all the virtues related to intellectual functioning, the most passive is the virtue of knowing the right answer. It requires no decisions, carries no risks, and makes no demands. Moreover, in conventional views of intelligence it tends to be given far too much weight. Adapted from Eleanor Duckworth’s work.
 
Punished by Rewards
What is the most popular way of miotivating a workforce? How do we encourage students to learn? Through of carrots of praise or the stick of rebuke. Through rewards and punishments. But is there something wrong with that. Adapted from Alfie Kohn's work.


 



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