Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing

＂We need Productive Failure. Global studies prove that Productive Failure is up to three times more effective than a year of direct instruction from an outstanding teacher. If all classes were taught using Productive Failure, a person could gain enough time to be the equivalent of skipping two years of school. When compared side by side with Direct Instruction models, Productive Failure students have invariably demonstrated significantly deeper conceptual understanding as well as a greater ability to transfer what was learned to novel problems than students who had received direct instruction. If not designed for failure in the initial stages, learning tends to be shallow and inflexible. But with Productive Failure, learning is deep, flexible, and adaptive＂--

MANU KAPUR developed the theory of Productive Failure and applies it in classrooms and workplaces around the world to transform learning and growth. He is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and has spent the past two decades understanding the science of how people learn. His research has attracted substantial funding and media interest around the world, making him a sought-after keynote speaker, including two TEDx Talks. Manu has held prestigious visiting professorships and advisory roles globally, and his contributions extend across not only high-profile journals and conferences, but also impact educational policies and practices internationally. For more: www.manukapur.com.