Plan for Error

Strategy Source
Doug Lemov

Other Works by This Author
- Teach Like a Champion 2.0
- Practice Perfect: 42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better
- Reading Reconsidered: A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy Instruction

What is This Strategy About?
Increase the likelihood that you’ll recognise and respond to errors by planning for common mistakes in advance. Don’t just do it spur of the moment. It’s hard to predict exactly who will struggle with what. It is easy to predict broadly what pupils may struggle with and then plan how you can adapt for this.

Why is Learning from Mistakes Important?
Making mistakes is a fundamental part of the learning process. Learning from mistakes is essential so that that students do not run the risk of repeating them. This can teach them to solve problems, manage emotions while allowing them to develop and grow.

Click here to learn about the Culture of Error. 

- Stop being taken by surprise by errors in the class
- Allow pupils to master knowledge and skills before moving on
- Show pupils that you understand that errors are part of learning

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