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Manu Kapur

Professor of learning sciences and higher education at ETH Zurich and director of the Singapore ETH Center. Expert on productive failure and its application to learning and performance.

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Nov 18, 2024 • 42min

1012: Triple Your Learning through Productive Failure with Dr. Manu Kapur

Dr. Manu Kapur, a world-renowned learning expert at ETH Zurich, discusses how designing for failure can enhance learning. He shares insights on why avoiding initial explanations fosters deeper understanding and the importance of engaging with challenging tasks. Kapur explains the four A's of productive failure: Activation, Awareness, Affect, and Assembly, and how they drive motivation. He also highlights the benefits of unstructured play in education, emphasizing that embracing failure is vital for personal growth and effective learning.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 17min

Productive Failure

In this engaging discussion, learning scientist Manu Kapur explores how designing for failure can actually enhance learning. He argues that failure shouldn't just be endured but actively embraced as a vital component of growth. By highlighting the importance of recognizing knowledge gaps exposed by failure, he reveals how this awareness fosters deeper learning. Todd shares his personal journey of transforming failure into motivation while learning to run again, showcasing the power of incremental progress. Together, they redefine failure as a tool for resilience and success.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 33min

Manu Kapur on Embracing Failure to Enhance Your Negotiation Tactics

Manu Kapur, a Professor of learning sciences at ETH Zurich and an expert in productive failure, shares his groundbreaking insights on embracing failure as a powerful learning tool. He discusses how intentionally designing failure scenarios can enhance negotiation skills and personal growth. Listeners learn about the importance of shifting mindsets to view failure positively, as well as actionable steps to implement these strategies in high-stakes environments. Kapur emphasizes that true learning often arises from discomfort, making this discussion a must-listen for aspiring negotiators.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 47min

420: Productive Failure with Dr. Manu Kapur

Dr. Manu Kapur, a professor at ETH Zurich, specializes in productive failure, a method that integrates structured failure into learning. He explains how facing failure can deepen understanding and retention. The discussion covers the 'four A’s' of productive failure—Activation, Awareness, Affect, and Assembly. Kapur shares personal anecdotes from his journey, illustrating how negative emotions can boost memory and motivation. He also explores how these concepts apply beyond the classroom, aiding parents in fostering resilience and a growth mindset in children.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 38min

475. Productive Failure with Dr. Manu Kapur

Dr. Manu Kapur, Head of the Future Learning Initiative at ETH University Zurich, discusses the concept of productive failure and how it can drive innovation and personal growth. He explains why exploration should precede expert knowledge in learning. Kapur shares insights on maintaining motivation through failure and the importance of creating a psychologically safe work culture. With practical strategies and personal anecdotes, he emphasizes that embracing struggle is crucial for deeper learning and development.