Empowering Creativity through Productive Failure in Language Learning - Annie Mahajan

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This activity reinforced the idea that learning becomes deeper when children are given the freedom to fail and reflect. At first, I struggled with the impulse to correct every mistake, but stepping back allowed students to explore and discover the reasoning behind their word choices. Using the Productive Failure approach not only enhanced their language skills but also fostered creativity and a sense of ownership. By the end, students were able to distinguish between dull and vivid descriptions and began applying descriptive language more confidently in other areas, particularly in storytelling and creative writing.

Annie Mahajan

Sunbeam Lahartara