tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778306286960485513.post153481762546108868..comments2014-01-22T23:46:14.381-08:00Comments on EduThink: "Are we being de-gifted Miss?"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15141803608536760618noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778306286960485513.post-87595106795932216372014-01-22T23:46:14.381-08:002014-01-22T23:46:14.381-08:00Interesting article and quite accurate regarding h...Interesting article and quite accurate regarding how schools see and manage those they label, but they do like to label don't they! It keeps things neat and tidy if you give them a label and it is so easy to put them back into their right place if they have a label. <br /><br />Realising potential, making up for a background described as "disadvantaged" (there we go with labels again) is something that comes from within and in some cases what some may call "luck" but best described as taking chances. Often it involves a key realtionship with somebody playing the part of a mentor. It also comes from not accepting any labels you may have been given.<br /><br />My work (32+ years of teaching), research, and my own experience, has suggested that there is something else at work when it comes to shrugging off any labels and realising your potential. <br /><br />First it is a state of mind and secondly it is being able to mange your environment to meet your needs. In the 'education years' this is primarily your learning environment. I describe this ability to manage your learning environment to meet your learning needs as "Learning Intelligence" or "LQ" for short. LQ is a construct formed by attributes, skills and behaviours. <br /><br />I have applied the concept of LQ to coaching students as well as in my own life and it works. I believe it is the most significant development in education for some time and the work and findings of people like Hattie and Dweck confirm the principles behind LQ. <br /><br />I have written at length about LQ and you can find the first of 20+ articles on LQ here: http://wp.me/p2LphS-3p <br /><br />Comments and questions always welcome.<br /><br />KevKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130719477221070232noreply@blogger.com