Stanford duck syndrome: How the myth of effortless genius hurts learning
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Stanford duck syndrome: How the myth of effortless genius hurts learning
Mathematical work isn’t a series of lightning insights and strokes of genius. It’s first of all a work of reeducation based on the repetition of the same exercises of imagination. Progress is slow because the body needs time to transform itself. It doesn’t help to force it, which may end up hurting you. You just need to commit to a regular training
... See moreDavid Bessis • Mathematica
effortful learning changes the brain, building new connections and capability.
Henry L. Roediger III • Make It Stick
When a precocious yet nonconformist teenager asks why they need to learn calculus, what should you say?
You know they will never use it in adulthood, outside of certain career choices.
You could say, “It’ll help you get into college,” but then they’re left wondering why college cares if you know calculus. And once they’re in college, maybe you could... See more
You know they will never use it in adulthood, outside of certain career choices.
You could say, “It’ll help you get into college,” but then they’re left wondering why college cares if you know calculus. And once they’re in college, maybe you could... See more
Nat Eliason • Proof You Can Do Hard Things
Remember that having innate talent is not a goal. Expanding skills and knowledge is.