I just wrote about needing to redefine learning -what I propose it should be, and building theory around this new definition. Part of what I begin to address (and will cover a lot more later) is how the current definition of learning centers the concepts of succes and failure, and the dogma of education instills this belief in us. But it doesn't have to be this way; in fact, I argue, it shouldn't be this way. Learning encompasses all - its only when we add intent that we can measure achievement. I believe if we appreciate the learning that occurs, regardless of intent, we can become gentler with ourselves (and others) when we dont match or exceed our intended goals.
Yes! And there are several different kinds of learning related to individual strengths. I was taught that studying was strictly a solitary activity. But, student led discussion groups in grad school simply blew me away in filling in gaps I’d never explore without group interaction. And now the rabbit holes I can dive down on YouTube and Wikipedia!
This post hits hard because, as someone who struggled with perfectionism, not being allowed mistakes holds you in such a tight grip that growth is impossible.
It’s taken years of slowly widening my window of tolerance around the anxiety of making a mistake. It’s worth doing badly- that’s a good one to remember!
I just wrote about needing to redefine learning -what I propose it should be, and building theory around this new definition. Part of what I begin to address (and will cover a lot more later) is how the current definition of learning centers the concepts of succes and failure, and the dogma of education instills this belief in us. But it doesn't have to be this way; in fact, I argue, it shouldn't be this way. Learning encompasses all - its only when we add intent that we can measure achievement. I believe if we appreciate the learning that occurs, regardless of intent, we can become gentler with ourselves (and others) when we dont match or exceed our intended goals.
That is to say, I agree with you.
Yes! And there are several different kinds of learning related to individual strengths. I was taught that studying was strictly a solitary activity. But, student led discussion groups in grad school simply blew me away in filling in gaps I’d never explore without group interaction. And now the rabbit holes I can dive down on YouTube and Wikipedia!
This post hits hard because, as someone who struggled with perfectionism, not being allowed mistakes holds you in such a tight grip that growth is impossible.
I hope you feel a little lighter today. As my therapist once told me, if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing badly!
It’s taken years of slowly widening my window of tolerance around the anxiety of making a mistake. It’s worth doing badly- that’s a good one to remember!
Wonderful.