Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

Interesting. "One of the clearest findings in the study is that believing you can improve through practice is the most consistent motivational factor when it comes to grades and experiencing a sense of mastery in academic subjects... It is not about being perfect or never facing challenges, but about having a basic understanding that skills can be developed through effort and practice." The full study is here. As usual, results from a small study like this should not be generalized without substantiation from additional research.

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