Failure is Success in Progress
In order to develop the concept of the benefits of failure, Penn State University has a course for engineering students called Failure 101. The students have to take risks and…
Forget the Valedictorian; Let’s Recognize the Improvetorian
In top suburban schools across the country, the valedictorian, a beloved tradition, is rapidly losing its singular meaning as administrators dispense the title to every straight-A student rather than try…
Failure for Dummies
One of the hallmarks of a quality learning environment is that it permits learners to fail. We might conclude that the primary reason is that without the possibility of failure,…
Is Simply LETTING Our Students Fail Enough?
Never walk away from failure. On the contrary, study it carefully and imaginatively for its hidden assets. Michael Korda Professor Vinit Desai (University of Colorado Denver Business School), says that…