In this episode, I’m joined by fellow ASCD author and instructional coach Emma Chiappetta for powerful tips from her new book Learning By Mistake: 12 Strategies to Turn Student Errors Into Opportunities. You’ll hear practical strategies for creating a mistake-friendly classroom culture and using digital tools to help students reflect on their learning process. If you want to shift your students’ mindsets around errors and foster a more resilient learning environment, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for a Mistake-Friendly Classroom
- Mistake culture starts with classroom culture.
- Small language shifts can make a big impact on student confidence.
- Silly, low-stakes guessing games help normalize risk-taking.
- Screencasts help students reflect on their thought process.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Emma Chiappetta on X (Twitter)
- Check out Emma Chiappetta’s Edutopia profile
- Find Emma Chiappetta’s book Learning By Mistake: 12 Strategies to Turn Student Errors Into Opportunities on ASCD & Amazon
- Creating Curious Classrooms on Amazon
- Poll Everywhere (polling digital tool)
- Power of Pausing Reflection Activities for Your Classroom with Rachelle Dene Poth (Podcast Episode)
- 6 Apps and Websites To Make Video Journals (Blog Post)
- 4 Simple Steps to Creating a Collaborative Culture in Digital Spaces (Podcast Episode)
- Goal Setting Worksheet Ideas for Any Time of Year (Blog Post)
- A Deep Dive into Peer Learning and Student Video Creation with Kristen Brooks (Podcast Episode)
