Introduction: My Forays into Failure: Introduction Part 2

 📚 **Productive Failure | Concluding the Introduction: My Forays into Failure**

“Productive Failure is all about design, science, and a mantra for life… Its true power is unleashed when we internalise it as a way of thinking, knowing, and being in this world.” Prof. Manu Kapur

In the session, we explored the core ideas of Productive Failure. The author defines it as:

🔹 A Design – A way to intentionally structure learning experiences so failure becomes a step toward more profound understanding.

🔹 A Science – It explains how, when, and why this approach works, backed by research.

🔹 A Mantra for Life – When embraced regularly, it becomes part of how we think, reflect, and grow.

The discussion reminded us that failure isn’t something to avoid—it’s a valuable companion when learning something new.

✨ Real growth happens when we’re willing to struggle, reflect, and try again.

Gurdeep Kaur
Ambassador The Teacher’s Academy

Session Summary:

Sandeep led a discussion on the concept of productive failure, emphasizing its role in learning and growth, and encouraged participants to read the book "Productive Failure" to gain a deeper understanding of the topic. The team also discussed the importance of understanding the critical features of a problem before attempting to solve it, learning from failure, and the need for safety measures when designing failure experiences. The conversation ended with plans for the next session, the importance of note-taking for future reference, and the need for teachers and students to collaborate in Hindi and English to spread the joy of learning.