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Productive Failure
Manu Kapur
Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing
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Productive Failure (2023) explores how allowing learners to struggle with difficult problems before receiving instruction leads to deeper understanding and better long-term retention. It emphasizes the benefits of learning through failure, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving before being guided toward the correct solution. By encouraging productive struggle, it offers a new approach to education that promotes more meaningful learning outcomes.
About the author
Manu Kapur is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, known for his pioneering work in the concept of productive failure. His research has had a significant impact on educational theory and practice, particularly in problem-based learning and STEM education. Kapur has published extensively in leading academic journals such as Cognitive Science and Educational Psychologist, shaping the field of learning sciences through his innovative studies.
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- Educators seeking innovative teaching methods for deeper learning
- Students interested in improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Parents who want to support their children’s independent learning strategies
