Have students do the most frustrating tasks in class, so that you can support them when they get stuck and prevent them from giving up or become overwhelmingly flustered.

For instance, get started in class using a new development environment or a new programming language.
It is important to get started when students are in class and have access to help from you and their peers.

If they try to do this at home, they may be a lot more frustrated to the point of discouragement.

Tags

Effective Encouragement

External Source

Interview with Jacqueline Fairley

Other Tips By

Other Tips By Jacqueline Fairley