‘We focused on a widespread belief that failure equals intellectual inferiority,' said Frederique Autin, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Poitiers in Poitiers, France.
















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‘People usually believe that academic achievement simply reflects students' inherent academic ability, which can be difficult to change,' said the University of Poitiers Jean-Claude Croizet.







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They became the nation's first gay couple to get married this afternoon, just days after their country legalised same-sex marriage" class="blkBorder" style="max-width:100%" /> Vincent Autin (left) and Bruno Boileau (right) hold hands during their marriage this afternoon. They became the nation's first gay couple to get married this afternoon, just days after their country legalised same-sex marriage





‘Teachers and parents should emphasize children's progress rather than focusing solely on grades and test scores. Learning takes time and each step in the process should be rewarded, especially at early stages when students most likely will experience failure.'





Vincent Autin, 40, and Bruno Boileau, Austin Limo Texas 30, became the nation's first gay couple to get married this afternoon, just days after their country legalised same-sex marriage.