From Perseverance to Productive Struggle: Unpacking the Best That a Classroom Can Offer

In recent years, conversations in education have centered on perseverance, positive dispositions, patience, grit, frustration, productive struggle, interest, engagement, and mastery experiences. These qualities reflect the very best of what we hope to see in students. In this talk, I will delve into each of these—and more—examining how they connect, how they differ, and the kinds of learning environments that allow them to thrive.