Scaffolding, Mastery, and Self-Image
From Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping Education by Suzy Evans, Shane Saeed
April 25, 2025 · 28 min · Episode 80
About this episode
The episode features a conversation with Professor Dan Willingham about educational mastery and self-image.
Tune in as we chat with Professor Dan Willingham about his flow chart for independence, mastery in education, and building up the self-image of our students. Check out his book, Outsmart Your Brain, for strategies to combat learned helplessness, understanding what it takes to achieve true mastery, and how crucial it is to help our students reframe their personal narrative about academics.
People in this episode
Hosts: Suzy Evans, Shane Saeed
Guest: Dan Willingham
Topics covered
- independence
- mastery in education
- self-image
- learned helplessness
- personal narrative
Keywords
- education
- mastery
- self-image
- learned helplessness
- academic narrative
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Outsmart Your Brain
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