The Learning Pit

This year we have begun to focus on the "Learning Pit" concept as a growth mindset. The aim of it is to teach children that learning isn't always easy and that when the learning is tricky, that's when you will accomplish the most when you succeed.

The children have adapted to using the term "I'm in the pit" to communicate that they are finding the task at hand difficult, instead of saying "It's too hard" without giving it a proper go. Since introducing this simple concept, the mindset of the children has shifted to become more positive and believing in themselves that they can achieve any task they put their mind to.

The "Learning Pit" is about challenging learning and challenging children's comfort zones. It teaches them to become resilient learners. The simple concept provides them with steps and skills to get through a learning challenge. The challenge of the "Learning Pit" leads to more enhanced learning and encourages students to challenge themselves.

This image, perfectly captures what the "Learning Pit" is all about.

The best thing about the "Learning Pit" concept is that it can be easily adapted to suit any age group. It is important that the children understand from an early age that learning shouldn't be easy because otherwise they aren't challenging themselves, and therefore potentially not learning anything new.

This video provides more information on the "Learning Pit".