We spoke with our podcast guest Jal Mehta about whether there is a distinction between progressive education and deeper learning. Jal explained that deeper learning happens at the intersection of mastery, identity, and creativity. Progressive education at its best brings these three things together, but we’ve all been a part of truly terrible projects characterized by shallow learning--think dioramas… Emphasizing mastery and expertise is key. True mastery requires discipline, practice, and feedback from more knowledgeable others.

Ideally, progressive education has these attributes but the traditional progressive virtues are more rooted in identity, intrinsic motivation, falling in love with a subject--which may or may not emphasize mastery.

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