Penn researcher, Angela Lee Duckworth tells us that intellectual superstars aren't successful just because they're smart -- it's because they've got "grit" or persistence. In a study of West Point freshman cadets, Duckworth found that grit predicted successful completion of their summer training program. Grit beat out high school class rank, SAT scores, athletic achievement, community leadership experience and faculty appraisals.
Can we teach grit or is success limited to obsessive compulsives? Duckworth and other researchers suggest that it's time to teach persistence and help kids understand how to overcome obstacles. Another strong suggestion is to the parents. "The most important thing parents can do to help kids succeed is to guide them in finding whatever it is they can love over the long haul." Read more...
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
The Grit Factor
Penn researcher, Angela Lee Duckworth tells us that intellectual superstars aren't successful just because they're smart -- it's because they've got "grit" or persistence. In a study of West Point freshman cadets, Duckworth found that grit predicted successful completion of their summer training program. Grit beat out high school class rank, SAT scores, athletic achievement, community leadership experience and faculty appraisals.
Can we teach grit or is success limited to obsessive compulsives? Duckworth and other researchers suggest that it's time to teach persistence and help kids understand how to overcome obstacles. Another strong suggestion is to the parents. "The most important thing parents can do to help kids succeed is to guide them in finding whatever it is they can love over the long haul." Read more...
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