Characteristics of learning environments in which students are open to risk taking and mistake making

Peter Sullivan; Janette Bobis; Ann Downton; Maggie Feng; Sharyn Livy; Sally Hughes; Melody McCormick; James Russo

Characteristics of learning environments in which students are open to risk taking and mistake making

Peter Sullivan, Janette Bobis, Ann Downton, Maggie Feng, Sharyn Livy, Sally Hughes, Melody McCormick, James Russo

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Abstract

The fear of making mistakes and avoidance of risks can create disabling anxiety and limit learning opportunities. The team from Monash University and the University of Sydney describe the features of learning environments which increase enjoyment and engagement of students who experience anxiety.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-7
Number of pages	5
Journal	Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom
Volume	25
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2020

Keywords

learning environment
math
primary
early years
tasks
anxiety
classroom culture
solution strategy
differentiated learning
Assessment

1 Finished

Exploring mathematical sequences of connected cumulative challenging tasks
Sullivan, P., Bobis, J., Downton, A., Livy, S., Russo, J., Stenning, P. & Giannopoulos, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Catholic Education Melbourne, Catholic Diocese of Paramatta
3/09/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research

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Characteristics of learning environments in which students are open to risk taking and mistake making

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Exploring mathematical sequences of connected cumulative challenging tasks

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