Differentiation by Design
When and How to Use Errorless Learning
When should I use errorless learning in my special education classroom?
Generally speaking, students use accommodations and additional resources for as long as they need them. This means that as soon as they discover that they have a more efficient way to complete work, they will use that instead. This is my reasoning for using errorless learning more often than not during my small groups as a special education teacher. I know that most students will use errorless learning resources for a short period of time, before transitioning to do the work on their own.
A good rule of thumb is to use errorless learning strategies anytime a student is consistently practicing the wrong answer or confusing themselves by not having an efficient strategy to use. For example, one of my students used to guess the wrong answer, but then would be stuck with that wrong answer in his head throughout the duration of class. Errorless learning gives the student multiple repetitions of practicing a skill correctly, even if they do not have one-on-one attention from a teacher.
How should I use errorless learning in my classroom?
During all my lessons, my students have some type of independent work so they can practice the new skill that they learned independently. It is during this time that I most frequently use errorless learning strategies.
The resources that I make for errorless learning are all printable. Some are in worksheet form and some are in flashcard form, meaning that students can write directly on those flashcards or you can laminate them for multiple uses.
Resources
Need errorless learning resources? I have several options already created! Click the links below to see more!
Addition with Dominoes - with Errorless Learning Option!
Addition with Dice - with Errorless Learning Option!
Addition and Subtraction within 10 - with Errorless Learning Option!
Donut Addition within 10 - with Errorless Learning Option!
Candle Addition within 10 - with Errorless Learning Option!
Candy Addition within 10 - with Errorless Learning Option!
Addition within 20 Flashcards with Errorless Learning Option
Addition within 10 - with Errorless Learning Option!
Subtraction within 10 - with Errorless Learning Option!
Common and Proper Nouns with Errorless Learning Option!
Odd and Even Number Activities - with Errorless Learning Option!
Alphabet Matching with Errorless Activity Option
Hundreds Chart with Blanks - with Errorless Learning Option!
Division Practice - With Errorless Learning Option!
Multiplication Fact Practice - With Errorless Learning Option!
Counting and Number-Matching with Errorless Learning Option!
