The Agile Learner

"Because the 21st century is characterized by change, disruption, and volatility, 21st century learners must be not only deft in their thinking and problem solving but also responsive, adaptable, and attentive to opportunities-they must be agile. In The Agile Learner: Where Growth Mindset, Habits of Mind, and Practice Unite, James Anderson draws from ample research to detail the dispositions, skills, and behaviors that teachers must help nurture in their students to ensure confident, capable lifelong learners. As Anderson explains, if students understand that they have a choice in which strengths they can develop; that effort and persistence are necessary, and part of every successful person's backstory; and that personal growth is limitless, they will be poised to flourish in their learning, pursue their interests, and tackle whatever unexpected challenges they meet"--