Angela Duckworth and other behavioral-science experts offered advice to teachers based on scientific research. Angela is a co-founder of Character Lab, a nonprofit organization advancing scientific insights that help kids thrive. She is also the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. This blog is no longer being updated.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
What Teachers Need to Know to Help Students Face Their Fears
Conquering fear doesn’t mean getting rid of it once and for all. Here’s what actually works.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Here’s How to Start Your New Year on the Right Foot
You don’t need more willpower. Do this instead.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Gratitude Practices at School That Work (and Why Some Don’t)
Four meaningful research-backed strategies for genuine gratitude practices in the classroom.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
'There’s No Such Thing as Bad Emotions' and Other Truths Students Need to Know
Students won't talk about their feelings unless you talk about your feelings. Here’s how.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
A Lesson in Gift-Giving, According to Research
Here’s a new way to think about the holiday spirit for young and old alike.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
One Simple Thing You Can Do to Make Yourself Happier
A happiness and time researcher shares a simple hack to make experiences more pleasurable.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
The Surprising Benefits of Gratitude Everyone Should Know About
Pause and let yourself feel the emotion. It will reap multiple rewards.
Teaching
Opinion
What Students Wish Teachers Understood About Group Projects
If you’re the person always stuck doing thankless tasks, you know this is an issue.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Talk to Students About Stress
Students are under a lot of pressure, but avoiding stress isn’t the answer. Here’s what can help.
Teaching
Opinion
Why I Tell Students to Imitate Other People
Copy-pasting what you admire isn’t by definition cheating, writes psychologist
Angela Duckworth. Here’s when imitation leads to learning.
Angela Duckworth. Here’s when imitation leads to learning.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
The Myths and Facts Teachers Need to Know About Growth Mindset
Everyone thinks they have a growth mindset, but beware of these pitfalls.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Cellphones and Halloween Candy: How to Help Students Resist Temptations
This technique is a lot more effective than sheer willpower, writes psychologist Angela Duckworth.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Help Students Handle Setbacks
Everyone gets discouraged sometimes. Angela Duckworth explores how educators can help their students figure out what to do next.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Why Students Give In to Peer Pressure. Here’s How to Help Them Resist It
Punishments like suspension don’t solve behavior problems. These tools are more effective.
