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Thursday, February 4 • 10:15am - 11:45am
***Pre-recorded*** Growth follows Failure

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As far as brain development goes, we need to appreciate the benefits of failure and how it helps to structure our neural connections. Adolescent brains are being impaired through an ongoing social assault on “failure”. In this 90 minute session, we will discuss the scientific research that shows the benefit of failure and how we as educators can help.
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avatar for Kathy Penner

Kathy Penner

Mental Health Teacher, Calgary Board of Education
Kathy Penner has been teaching with the CBE for 16 years. She has an extensive background in working with students with special needs including a specialized program for students with severe mental health diagnoses. She is currently teaching social sciences and Construction 10.

Thursday February 4, 2021 10:15am - 11:45am MST
Virtual Room 12 (Guidance)
  Guidance / Counselling   Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus 7-12
  • Room Details Pre-recorded - 0
  • Grade Focus 44537
  • Tags English