Agree. Minute changes can bring huge rewards in terms of individual learning. For example, teachers’ use of language or particular feedback can have big impact on learning. It’s useful to video record ones lessons for later analysis and reflection. Schools that are really committed to improvement and staff developed enable this.
Yes, I have found this with parenting too- small tweaks in the way I say things, being prepared and thinking about HOW I talk to my children makes such huge changes.
I have enjoyed a lot. He is brilliant and he shares his wisdom with intelligence and with a very nice clarity. Thank you very much. Thanks also to Ted Talks. As a language teacher this Talk inspires me a lot to reflect about the Learning Power.
Guy Claxton's research aligns wonderfully with John Hattie's research on "visible learners." Students must have the will and thrill to develop the skills we want them to acquire. @jayjtca
I would give caution to any teacher making a decision to "ban the eraser" as it actually has had the opposite effect of it's intention. I have seen students feel more apprehensive to make mistakes as there is no way for them to fix them. Students start to shut down in their writing as a result. Before advocating for such a "little tweek" in the classroom I would suggest that a teacher take the time to spend a week of not erasing mistakes. Simply cross out your mistakes for a week. Avoid using the "delete" key or " "backspace" and send out your messages that way. After a week of doing so ask yourself, "Do I feel like making more mistakes?" or "Would I rather use an eraser and fix the mistakes that I have made and produce work of higher quality." For Dr. Claxton, I would love for you to point to any educational research that points to "eraser bans" as an effective teaching strategy. Any references would be great, otherwise I would encourage you to rethink your stance on the eraser as a minor adjustment to classrooms that can lead to students being more resilient. Advocating for teaching practices that are not supported by educational research further perpetuates the notation that there are quick fixes in education. There are not.
Agree. Minute changes can bring huge rewards in terms of individual learning. For example, teachers’ use of language or particular feedback can have big impact on learning. It’s useful to video record ones lessons for later analysis and reflection. Schools that are really committed to improvement and staff developed enable this.
Yes, I have found this with parenting too- small tweaks in the way I say things, being prepared and thinking about HOW I talk to my children makes such huge changes.
Thanks for sharing! Very thought provoking.
I have enjoyed a lot. He is brilliant and he shares his wisdom with intelligence and with a very nice clarity. Thank you very much. Thanks also to Ted Talks. As a language teacher this Talk inspires me a lot to reflect about the Learning Power.
whatever you said is absolutely relevant and we all really need to work towards it.
Guy Claxton's research aligns wonderfully with John Hattie's research on "visible learners." Students must have the will and thrill to develop the skills we want them to acquire. @jayjtca
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I would give caution to any teacher making a decision to "ban the eraser" as it actually has had the opposite effect of it's intention. I have seen students feel more apprehensive to make mistakes as there is no way for them to fix them. Students start to shut down in their writing as a result.
Before advocating for such a "little tweek" in the classroom I would suggest that a teacher take the time to spend a week of not erasing mistakes. Simply cross out your mistakes for a week. Avoid using the "delete" key or " "backspace" and send out your messages that way. After a week of doing so ask yourself, "Do I feel like making more mistakes?" or "Would I rather use an eraser and fix the mistakes that I have made and produce work of higher quality."
For Dr. Claxton, I would love for you to point to any educational research that points to "eraser bans" as an effective teaching strategy. Any references would be great, otherwise I would encourage you to rethink your stance on the eraser as a minor adjustment to classrooms that can lead to students being more resilient. Advocating for teaching practices that are not supported by educational research further perpetuates the notation that there are quick fixes in education. There are not.