PAUL TOUGH

Existe la creencia popular -y quizá científica- de que el éxito va unido a la inteligencia. Paul Tough demuestra en este magistral estudio cómo los mecanismos del éxito tienen que ver con un conjunto diverso de cualidades: la perseverancia, el autocontrol, la curiosidad, la meticulosidad, la resolucion y la autoconfianza. Los economistas se refieren a ellas como habilidades no cognitivas, los psicologos las llaman rasgos de personalidad y el resto las denomina caracter.Existe la creencia popular -y quizá científica- de que el éxito va unido a la inteligencia. Paul Tough demuestra en este magistral estudio cómo los mecanismos del éxito tienen que ver con un conjunto diverso de cualidades: la perseverancia, el autocontrol, la curiosidad, la meticulosidad, la resolucion y la autoconfianza. Los economistas se refieren a ellas como habilidades no cognitivas, los psicologos las llaman rasgos de personalidad y el resto las denomina caracter.Un excelente libro que explora los ultimos descubrimientos de la neurociencia, la educacion y la psicologia. El autor recopila las teorias de una nueva generacion de investigadores y educadores que por fin utilizan los instrumentos de la ciencia para descubrir los misterios del caracter.Este provocativo y esperanzador libro tiene la capacidad de cambiar la forma en la que cr...

Indelible and extraordinary, a powerful reckoning with just how far weve allowed reality to drift from our ideals. Tara Westover, New York Times Book ReviewWere told that universities are our greatest driver of social mobility. But its a lie.The Inequality Machine is a damning expose of how the university system ingrains injustice at every level of American society.Paul Tough, bestselling author of How Children Succeed, exposes a world where small-town colleges go bust, while the most prestigious raise billions every year; where overstretched admissions officers are forced to pick rich candidates over smart ones; where black and working-class students are left to sink or swim on uncaring campuses. Along the way, he uncovers cutting-edge research from the academics leading the way to a new kind of university - one where students succeed not because of their background, but because of the quality of their minds.The result is a call-to-arms for universities that work for everyone, and a manual for how we can make it happen.Humanizes the process of higher education . . . Fascinating stories about efforts to remediate class disparities in higher educationNew Yorker

What has gone wrong in our universities? And how do we make it right?When Amy applied to university, she thought shed be judged purely on her merits. But she never thought that her family background would have as much impact on her future as her grades.When KiKi arrived at university, she knew she could be the only black woman in her class. But she didnt know how out of place she would feel, nor how unwelcoming her peers would be.When Orry graduated from university, he was told hed probably land a six-figure salary. But he wasnt told hed end up barely scraping a living wage, struggling to feed his children.Drawing on the stories of hundreds of American students, The Years That Matters Most is a revelatory account of a university system in crisis. Paul Tough, bestselling author of How Children Succeed, exposes a world where small-town colleges go bust, while the most prestigious raise billions every year; where overstretched admissions officers are forced to pick rich candidates over smart ones; where black and working-class students are left to sink or swim on uncaring campuses. Along the way, he uncovers cutting-edge research from the academics leading the way to a new kind of university one where students succeed not because of their background, but because of the quality of their minds. The result is a call-to-arms for universities that work for everyone, and a manual for how we can make it happen.

In his international bestseller How Children Succeed, Paul Tough introduced us to research showing that personal qualities like perseverance, self-control and conscientiousness play a critical role in childrens success. Now, in Helping Children Succeed, he outlines the practical steps that adults from parents and teachers to policymakers and philanthropists can take to improve the chances of every child, however adverse their circumstances. And he mines the latest research in psychology and neuroscience to show how creating the right environments, both at home and at school, can instil personal qualities vital for future success.

"A persuasive wake-up call."PeopleA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the award-winning journalist Paul Tough, a provocative and profound examination of child development, success, and characteran insightful study that reveals the power to transform young peoples lives. Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. In How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that success has more to do with charactera set of noncognitive skills that includes perseverance, curiosity, optimism, and self-control. In this groundbreaking study grounded in psychology and neuroscience, Tough introduces us to key researchers and educators, who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their storiesand the stories of the children they are trying to helpTough reveals how developing character strengths like grit has the power to transform young peoples lives. This provocative and profoundly hopeful book will not only inspire and engage readersit will also change our understanding of childhood itself.Why is our modern focus on test scores and IQ failing so many childrenand what does the science of child development say we should be focusing on instead?The Character Hypothesis: An exploration of why qualities like perseverance, curiosity, and self-control are more predictive of long-term success than IQ scores from preschool to the SATs. The Science of Stress: A look at the groundbreaking neuroscience revealing how childhood adversity shapes the developing brain, and how nurturing relationships can reverse the damage. How Character is Built: From the classrooms of innovative schools to the labs of leading psychologists, discover how traits like grit and self-discipline are not born, but made. Rethinking Education: A new roadmap for parents and educators that moves beyond the achievement gap and focuses on creating environments where all children can thrive.

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your childs success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulphs Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our childrens success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently.Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our childrens characters.Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their childs true potential and ensure they really succeed.