Constructive Error Climate: A Classroom Assessment Technique in Science Classes
- Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
- Authors
- He, Yunteng
- Source
- Journal of College Science Teaching. Mar-Apr 2020 49(4):37-40.
- Subject
- Student Evaluation
Evaluation Methods
Science Instruction
Learning Processes
Error Correction
Classroom Techniques
College Students
Learning Activities
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0047-231X
Although making errors in the learning process is common, it is usually perceived by students as something negative and a potential threat to self-esteem. Such perception often prevents students from considering errors as learning opportunities. By using errors as integral elements of the learning process within the science classrooms, and establishing constructive error climate, students can learn from errors and the learning process is fostered.