Competence Breeds Confident

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

Summary
As much as gratitude, breathwork, and balance are important for processing. Nothing creates amazing confidence (and success!) in school more than actual KNOWLEDGE and competence in the subject matters a child is studying in school.

This week's episode emphasizes the importance of foundation work, academic competence, and building confidence through successes. It highlights the role of effort and accountability in learning and the progression of academic growth. The importance of reading grade-level texts and the complexity of deeper reading to maintain a healthy academic upward trajectory.
Differences in curriculum and gaps in knowledge are explored and how that affects knowledge and understanding, along with the impact of competence on academic success. The necessity of knowledge and competence in foundation skills through enough practice is discussed as a key point to creating internal confidence. This conversation also touches on academic skills and language and the need to teach to individual needs for confidence and competency in academics across the board.

Takeaways

• Foundation work, such as gratitude, breath work, and balance exercises, is crucial for optimal information processing and academic success, but nothing is as important as actual KNOWLEDGE and understanding.
• Academic competence breeds confidence, and explicit teaching and scaffolding can help students reach grade-level proficiency.
• Building confidence through successes and providing visual-based tools can support struggling students.
• Effort, accountability, and individual learning are essential for academic growth and confidence.

Resources:
CCL Episode: The Writing Progression https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-toprakci-method-creating-confident-learners/id1678382142?i=1000646227735
www.creatingconfidentlearners.com

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