The Derring Effect: Embracing a Culture of Errors
A Session by Dillon Solomon (Dean of Students and Middle School Math Teacher, K-8 School)
About this Session
Discover the transformative power of the "derring effect" in math education, where deliberate errors become stepping stones to deeper understanding and growth. This workshop equips elementary and middle school math teachers with practical strategies to incorporate intentional mistakes into their lessons, fostering critical thinking and resilience among students. Participants will learn to create error-enhanced learning materials, facilitate collaborative error detection activities, and promote a growth mindset, ensuring that mistakes are celebrated as valuable learning opportunities.
A quick note, THIS SESSION IS PRE-RECORDED.