Posted by Robert Kinzenbaw on Aug 01, 2018; 5:05am
URL: https://nabble.aealearningonline.org/Discussion-for-Assignment-6-by-Allison-Van-Aartsen-tp11605p12085.html

Yes, yes and yes.  I could not agree more that the students should not get caught up on looking for one right answer and need to look beyond.  In fact as they listen to peers they might also gain a new perspective and insight.  This is similar to how we are teaching math in my district, in regards to Math Best Practices.  We as teachers need to step back and let the students discuss equitably and without our interference as "an authority on the subject".  Even if their thinking might be incorrect, we need to let them fail and then learn from that experience, that is why I agree that VTS is a great way to build this skill within students.