Definition

Misunderstanding happens when students construct knowledge in a plausible but unintended way (Wiggins, Wiggins, & McTighe, 2015, p. 51).

Can happen in both constructing knowledge and transferring knowledge.

Misunderstanding ≠ ignorance

Why?

Misconception/misunderstanding can hinder learning.

How to?

Do

• Use open-ended questions to uncover misunderstanding in students' thought process.

• Attack misconceptions in the lecture
  • related to Guided Discovery

• Attacking common misconceptions can be a learning goal.

Do NOT

• Assume getting answers right = understanding