282. Why Learners Lie (and What to do About It) w/ Rachel Kapp & Steph Pitts

Steph and Rachel from the Learn Smarter podcast discuss why learners lie about homework, exploring the motivations behind dishonesty, the developmental appropriateness of lying in children, and strategies for building trust and addressing lying behavior. They emphasize the importance of setting ground rules, helping kids create solutions, and teaching them to plan and achieve tasks. The hosts also highlight the positive impact of planning on learning and growth, and the importance of creating a safe environment for learners to tell the truth.