I’m not always a big fan of This American Life. But Ira Glass nailed last Sunday’s episode, “Back to School,” and I recommend that you listen to its entirety.
It’s about pretty much every important topic concerning education today. It’s about teaching and testing, about the effects of poverty and whether we can do anything about it, and about the importance of teaching character to build resilience.
Plus, the episode introduced me to Paul Tough’s new book, How Children Succeed, and to Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, who works in the Bayview here in San Francisco. They’re both inspirational.
Please listen to the episode, and if you do, let me know what you think in the comments!
would love a link to the “wait 10 minutes” video … please!
Hi Tamara. Thanks for your comments! Here is one of the marshmallow test videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX_oy9614HQ. Is this video OK, or are you looking for a more specific “Wait 10 Minutes” video? I’m interested in how you use this with your students or colleagues!
and, thank you for this information, very enlightening. thankful that at all stages, non-cognitive skills can be taught/reinforced/instilled … blessings.