The Misconception of Measuring Program Effectiveness Based on Engagement

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They discuss the misconception of measuring the effectiveness of a program based on engagement rather than actual learning. They also delve into the idea of general skills and the flaws in the belief that developing generic critical thinking skills can be applied across various domains. The chapter highlights the importance of expertise being domain specific and how knowledge is necessary even in subjects like English literature.

Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with author and educator Dr. Carl Hendrick. They begin by discussing research on growth mindset. Then, they discuss whether motivation is a precursor to academic success or if, in fact, success is more likely to lead to motivation. They talk about whether engagement is a valid measure of learning and whether it's possible to teach generic skills like critical thinking. Anna asks Carl how we might define the science of learning and they discuss teaching methods that are in line with the science of learning. They wrap up the conversation with a discussion on the impact of mobile phones on learning, and Carl gives some valuable advice for new teachers. This episode will be of interest to teachers, parents and anyone interested in education.

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