Teaching Python

Identifying and Teaching "Mistakes" to Help us Learn Code

March 19th, 2021
By Kelly Paredes
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At the start of every coding course, computer science teachers can benefit from explaining to students the process and skills of learning how to fail. Most students' first reaction to using the word "fail" takes their minds to the gradebook and the repercussion that may be felt from their parents or on their GPA if they fail a class. However, explaining how mistakes can be used to enhance learning has many different advantages.