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132. Supporting Students who Struggle With Mistakes
A worksheet gets crumpled and thrown away. Tears start over one small error. A student refuses to even begin because they’re afraid of getting it wrong.
I’m sure you’ve seen this in your classroom.
In this episode, I explain what’s really going on when students struggle to handle mistakes, and how to support them in a way that helps them move forward.
You’ll hear how these reactions often stem from anxiety, perfectionism, or a lack of growth mindset, and why simply telling students “it’s okay” isn’t enough in the moment.
In this episode you’ll hear:
the common reasons students react strongly…
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