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Mistakes happen. Are they necessary for learning? Children seem to encounter failures as they learn new skills-- falling before taking first steps, pouring water all over the table instead of into a cup, or drawing zebras that look like blobs. How should we talk about their unsuccessful attempts? Ross and Tom have different perspectives on the matter. The group tries out some new language to replace "failure."
By Teaching With The Body In Mind5
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Mistakes happen. Are they necessary for learning? Children seem to encounter failures as they learn new skills-- falling before taking first steps, pouring water all over the table instead of into a cup, or drawing zebras that look like blobs. How should we talk about their unsuccessful attempts? Ross and Tom have different perspectives on the matter. The group tries out some new language to replace "failure."

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