Persistent Students Have Their Own Grit

Just like "ganas" that Dan DeJong is fond of reminding his Spanish-speaking students to have, grit may be a personality trait required of those who persist in school despite strong headwinds on their pursuit. Click here to listen to a great podcast from American RadioWorks. The 16-minute segment is an interview with Angela Duckworth, a psychology prof. at University of Pennsylvania, who has been involved in a research project to figure out if grit is something that can be taught.