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Dear Educator,
We know that learning at any level is a process and throughout the learning journey there are moments of challenge, growth, reflection, frustration, and eventually clarity and success. When students have opportunities to pause and identify their mistakes, develop new strategies, and share their process, they are much more likely to develop a deeper understanding of the concepts.
This week I want to share about a school that has made finding and revising mistakes public to help normalize this process.
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BRIGHT SPOT OF THE WEEK
Flipping Mistakes Into Positive, Powerful Learning Experiences
At Drew Middle School in Talladega County Schools in Alabama, you will find error analysis stations throughout the hallways. I talked to two students who were in the middle of working through some of their errors and they were very thoughtful about the mistakes they had made and what they learned as they revised their thinking.
By digging into the errors, students gain valuable insights into their thinking and any misconceptions they have.
Creating an Error Analysis Station is a powerful way to support students in their journey to understand their mistakes and learn new strategies. Error analysis can help students spot and understand their mistakes so they know exactly where to improve. When learning and mistakes are public, they become less scary and more like stepping stones to growth and understanding. Another benefit is that it lets teachers personalize their instruction and guidance to address specific misconceptions.
How might you normalize, perhaps even celebrate, the powerful learning that emerges from making mistakes?
Explore resources that embrace the powerful learning that comes from making mistakes.
1. Math growth through error analysis. Explore 3 ways to create brave spaces for error analysis that fosters learning and encourages students to adopt a growth mindset. Read now on Edutopia
2. Should students get to retake tests? It should be no surprise that my answer to this question is a resounding, YES. This blog post makes the case for why this practice needs to be encouraged and not forbidden. Read the post
3. Webinar this Monday 5/15! Revealing Our Secrets: Professional Learning That Makes an Impact. Uncover the principles behind impactful, fun, learner-centered professional learning. You'll leave being able to more fully articulate a vision for leadership and educator learning in your school or district and will be introduced to a variety of offerings for when the time is right. Register
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