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Tag: learner perceptions of mistakes and failure
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How to help your learners better understand their feelings and fears around learning, so they can own them, share them, and help you differentiate in the process
General Introduction This blog is part of my Differentiation and Adaptive Teaching Knowledge Base. I use the terms differentiation and adaptive teaching synonymously. To me, they are the same, as…
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Grab the mini-whiteboards out of their box and start using them to simplify the classroom for your EAL learners
‘Mini-Whiteboards’ EAL Strategy: Explanation and Rationale When it comes to EAL learners and mini-whiteboards, perhaps the greatest benefit is their provisional nature. Writing done on a whiteboard, unlike most writing…
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How can changing the way learners perceive mistakes and failure help them develop a growth mindset?
If a learner believes intelligence, talent and ability are fixed, then they may be more inclined to perceive mistakes and failure in a negative light. This, in turn, may make…