Jake & Nathan explore two ways to motivate students toward better learning habits by valuing their learning process, not just the products of their learning, and connecting their skills to real world applications. Your teacher besties return to ideas from two previous episodes on procrastination and the EduProtocols mindset, and dig deeper into Adam Grant’s work in his book Hidden Potential, to find solutions to the age old problem of procrastination.
Grades are often highly subjective, a mode of behavior modification, and are inherently extrinsic motivation, when we want to build intrinsic motivation for learning. While most of us can’t functionally throw out the point system, having moments of “deliberate play” can help foster a love for learning and help your students engage in “harmonious passion” to sidestep the emotional response that is procrastination.
Having said that, not all procrastination is created equal! Active procrastination is an important part of the learning process. A growth mindset, by definition, values the process of growth. We need to remember to build time to allow for that growth to happen with scaffolding, and permission for students to push their limits, without punishing failure.
Enjoy this discussion on procrastination styles, growth mindset, valuing the learning process, and remember these two modes of motivation when you're lesson planning: deliberate play and harmonious passion. This conversation breaks down the process of skill building in this context, with some history of education reform and educational philosophy thrown in because we're nerds.
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