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AI and the Effort Economy – Making Every Learning Inve…

One of the most subtle yet profound impacts of AI on education concerns how students invest their effort. When tools can instantly perform tasks that once required significant work, we need to completely rethink what…

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Designing Mistakes for Growth – AI’s Challenge t…

Perhaps the most counterintuitive aspect of effective learning involves mistakes. Not all mistakes have equal learning value, and AI is dramatically changing which mistakes students make—and what they learn from them. The Mistake Framework In…

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How skilful learners practise—and why it matters

In many classrooms, students are doing exactly what we’ve asked. They’re focused. Careful. Trying to get everything right. They’re not rushing. They’re not distracted. They’re doing the work. But they’re not getting better. What…

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Not all mistakes are helpful—do your students know the diffe…

We’ve all said it: It’s okay. Mistakes help us learn. And yes, it’s better than punishing mistakes. It’s a well-intentioned message, aimed at building student confidence and creating a safe environment for learning. But it’s…

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What makes one student a ‘fast learner’—and how we can teach…

In every classroom, there’s one student who seems to just “get it.” They pick things up quickly. Solve problems efficiently. Need less time and fewer reminders. Teachers often describe them as a “fast learner.”…

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Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving: Youth Series – Learn…

In this episode of Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving, James Anderson explores the concept of Learnership—the skill of learning how to learn. He introduces the Learnership Matrix and Growth Mindset Continuum, explaining how anyone can improve…

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PART I: THE NEED FOR AGENCY

Students must be the masters of their circumstances, not victims. In this section of the book, I look at what we’re really trying to achieve as school leaders. Sure, we want students to do well…

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PART III: WHAT IS LEARNERSHIP?

Learning, when done well, is a thing of beauty. In this section of the book, I help you change the way your community thinks about, talks about and celebrates learning. Consider a master craftsperson at…

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PART IV: THE FIVE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF LEARNERSHIP

Learning to recognise, understand and eventually embrace your learning zone is one of the foundation stones of Learnership. In this section of the book, I take you on a deep dive into the five essential…

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PARTS VI & BEYOND: CREATING A CULTURE & IMPLEMENTA…

Focus on learning and growth. Achievement and success will look after themselves. Next Steps Read this section of the book to dive deeper into these ideas and explore the examples that will help you bring…

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Where To Next?

You’ve explored the key ideas, activities, and implementation strategies for Learnership. Now it’s time to transform these insights into meaningful action in your school. Taking Your Next Steps As you’ve discovered, developing Learnership is a…

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PART V: THE SIX LEVELS OF LEARNERSHIP

As we progress up the Learnership Matrix we see steadily improving outcomes. Learners are getting better at getting better. Next Steps Read this section of the book to dive deeper into these ideas and explore…