How to help teenagers regain control and overcome procrastination with Angela Duckworth
In short: Angela Duckworth, author of Grit and CEO of Character Lab, returns to Khan Academy to discuss practical strategies for motivating students. This session focuses on navigating procrastination, improving how we accept feedback, and helping teenagers reclaim a sense of agency in their daily lives.
Recorded live on May 26, 2020, this conversation features Angela Duckworth addressing common challenges in student motivation. Duckworth explores the psychological mechanisms behind procrastination and offers actionable advice on how to foster resilience and perseverance in young learners.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of feedback as a tool for growth and provides insights into how educators and parents can help teenagers regain a sense of control. These strategies are rooted in the concepts Duckworth popularized in her bestselling book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
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