Have you ever heard of errorless learning? if not, your not alone! When I first came across this approach I was skeptical. How can learning take place without errors? But when I delved deeper I discovered that errorless learning activities can be a valuable resource in Special Ed Classrooms.
Imagine tasks that don’t have a wrong answer and only successful completion, sounds like a dream, but its a reality for many students.
In this article we will explore the concepts of errorless learning and its benefits for students with Special needs. We will also look at the different skills that can be developed though these activities and the types of tasks that can be used.
Learning Objectives
These type of tasks not only improve student task routines and promote independent completion as well as teaching them to work from left to right. but also helps to build their confidence and fine motor skills. Students can practice using their pincer grip to manipulate the visuals to give the answers.
Skills
Recognise items
Fine motor grip
Build independent work skills
learn to work left to right
Gain confidence and work independently
Folder Games
These Errorless folder games can be seasonal or linked to topics and basic learning skills for independent stations
Adapted Books
Errorless adapted books can be applied to almost any subject and enable students to join in with stories and reading skills.
Task Cards
Errorless Task cards can be taught at independent stations and in fine motor skill sessions.
