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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Vigor not Rigor « Cooperative Catalyst

Vigor not Rigor « Cooperative Catalyst:

Vigor not Rigor

Above from Google searches of vigorous and rigorous

Vigor means having [intensity, energy, and enthusiasm], and the potential for enhancing “active strength of body or mind”. When something is invigorating, it’s “stimulating…energizing…restorative”. A vigorous thing challenges you, and tests your abilities in a creative way. Even if it’s difficult, at the end of the experience you feel empowered and ready to try again.

Vigor in education is likely to be driven by internal motivation, passion, careful guidance and mentoring. You can expect to be pushed to your limits, but only so far as you are capable until the next go-round. No one learns to