Broadcast on April 15, 2021

Perfectionism and Productive Struggle
Catherine Little
University of Connecticut

Description

Many students live with a burden of perfectionism and the anxieties that often accompany it. Perfectionism may seem even more noticeable in students who tend to be high achievers in school, especially when they begin to encounter learning experiences that present them with more challenge than they have experienced before. In this session, we talk about some of the types and signs of perfectionism, as well as how to help students frame academic challenges productively.

About the presenter

Catherine Little is a Professor in Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration with emphasis on Gifted Education Administration from William and Mary. Her research interests include professional learning, differentiation of curriculum and instruction, classroom questioning practices, and supporting early access to advanced learning opportunities. Recently, she has been the Project Director for Project SPARK and Project LIFT, both of which are federally-funded research initiatives focused on working with schools and teachers to recognize and respond to advanced academic potential in the early grades, particularly in students from underserved populations.

 

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