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Mistakes are a valuable part of the learning process from "summary" of How Children Learn by John Caldwell Holt

In our quest to understand how children learn, it is essential to recognize the significance of mistakes in the learning process. Contrary to common belief, mistakes are not setbacks or signs of failure. Instead, they are valuable opportunities for growth and development. When children make mistakes, they are engaging actively with the material, testing their understanding, and refining their knowledge. Mistakes serve as indicators of areas that require further exploration and clarification. By making mistakes, children are able to identify misconceptions or gaps in their understanding, prompting them to seek out solutions and deepen their comprehension. In this way, mistakes act as catalysts for learning, pushing children to thin...
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    How Children Learn

    John Caldwell Holt

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