The focus of this unit is on the development of Resilient Learners who . .
adopt a positive, ‘can-do’ approach to dealing with difficulty and rising to life’s challenges.
Resilient learners engage a blend of learning behaviours:
They …
- are not put off by being stuck
- tolerate feelings of apprehension, frustration or confusion without getting upset
- recognise that learning can be a struggle
- keep on going despite difficulties and find ways to overcome them
- maintain motivation and engagement
- work purposefully towards goals
The activities, think pieces and questions in this online unit aim to help you to make a start on:
- introducing students to the key behaviours of resilient learners;
- using the language of resilient learning effectively with students;
- designing the use of resilient learning behaviours into the way you teach;
- developing the confidence and skill in helping students to grow their resilience.
The following sections will help you to tailor your classroom practice to support the development of these dispositions.
- Section 1 explores the learning behaviours of resilient learners
- Section 2 discusses the classroom culture that supports the development of resilient learners
- Section 3 offers ideas to practise in your own classroom
- Section 4 contains some suggestions about how you might talk to encourage resilience
- Section 5 makes suggestions to move practice on
- Section 6 explores progression in resilience.
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