Practical ways to turn mistakes into learning
Mistakes are an essential part of learning but they often lead to embarrassment or silence in the classroom. This practical session explores simple, yet effective ways teachers can turn errors into powerful learning opportunities. We’ll look at strategies that help students notice, understands and learn from mistakes while building confidence and independence.
Laura Broadbent is an ELT writer, teacher trainer and consultant. She taught English for over ten years in Malaysia, Brazil, France, Italy and Spain, where she began translating ELT course books. Since then, she has written a wide range of ELT materials including student books and resources, video courses, podcast series and graded readers for global markets. Six years ago, she specialised in creative and alternative materials and teaching methods for dyslexic learners and began working as a speech and language assistant. She regularly gives teacher training talks and workshops around the world on a range of topics and thoroughly enjoys exchanging ideas with teachers.
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Laura Broadbent is an ELT writer, teacher trainer and consultant. She taught English for over ten years in Malaysia, Brazil, France, Italy and Spain, where she began translating ELT course books. Since then, she has written a wide range of ELT materials including student books and resources, video courses, podcast series and graded readers for global markets. Six years ago, she specialised in creative and alternative materials and teaching methods for dyslexic learners and began working as a speech and language assistant. She regularly gives teacher training talks and workshops around the world on a range of topics and thoroughly enjoys exchanging ideas with teachers.
