Course content. Module 1

Many active learners see failure as both necessary and desirable, since it is difficult to develop as a human being without learning from failure. Humans are born with an instinct to learn from mistakes in a way that does not give rise to fear or stress. This changes if young people are pushed to be competitive, focused on performance rather than learning.

One of the goals of the learner attributes is to inspire learners to be risk-taking, optimistic in taking on new tasks and learning from mistakes. This requires learners not to be afraid to ask for support and assistance, and not to worry about losing face to others. It is important to have an innate self-motivation to become a flexible, independent learner. Supported by instructors, coaches and schooling, the resilient would have coping strategies to deal with disappointment.

“Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.” -Chinese proverb

Across the entire globe and in all periods of history there are numerous examples of people who failed, learnt from their failures and got up again and again. Here are some examples:

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