Embracing Failure February 21, 2009
Posted by Matthew Woolums in 21st-Century, Conference Sessions.trackback
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What are the consequences of only focusing on the one right answer? What if that isn’t enough? What happens when you come to a roadblock, something new?
Moving from ‘writing a paper’ to ‘provide evidence of learning’, students wanted to stick with what is safe and chose to write the paper. Take the ‘paper’ option away. The students wanted to be right more than be interested or interesting.
10 minute conversation about “What are the ways in which critical thinking are supported in your educational spaces?”
Suggestion, when running a ‘fish-bowl’ or back-story, project it for everyone to see as the class continues.
5 minute conversation around getting passed standardized testing fervor. Establish a relationship to build trust, present clear critiera, de-emphasis of the answer and focus on the thinking. Reminds me of Wii-fit center of balance. What’s your answer and how did you get that answer?
Games include high degrees of failure with low cost to the individual. Encourages risk-taking.
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