Today we watched a video of Yoann Bourgeois, a French aerobatic dancer, performing his piece entitled Success Isn’t Linear. As he ascends the staircase, he repeatedly falls off, bouncing off a trampoline, and alighting again on the staircase. We can see him reaching as he climbs, and despite multiple falls, he continues working his way to the top. In addition to the carefully choreographed movements, how does the music add to the overall feeling of the piece?
In what ways does this concept of Success Isn’t Linear relate to the First Peoples’ Learning Principle that “learning takes patience and time?”
I watched this video too, it is very impressive indeed. I am wondering, Ms. Coutts, if you could play or share some similar ideas about GRIT with kids in the future? Thx.
REF
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108
[2] https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en
Grit is such an important part of our learning journeys! Determination and perseverance to push through the tough stuff is what allows us to grow. Also learning when we need to take a step back or take a break helps us clear our minds to see possible solutions or alternate ways of doing things.
Thanks for sharing!
Really love what you’re teaching Ms. Coutts!! I am sure the students enjoyed the video and can apply the concept to their own learning styles and will maybe feel a little more empathetic towards their own “bumps” on their learning journey. Great Ted Talk video too Andy, I also have that book, it’s a great read, thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Kelsey! We are often our own toughest critics when our learning doesn’t look like what we think it’s “supposed” to.