Teacher Feedback
True or false, teacher feedback should start negative
No
What is the only thing that matters about feedback, according to Dylan Williams
What students will do with feedback
True or False, Self-assessment should only incorporate grading themselves
False! This would be more summative and does not help the learner improve for the next assessment. They should only focus on revision and feedback for self
What is Kathy's dog's name?
SADIE
What is peer assessment?
What is needed to make feedback from educators more effective?
A clear goal
When feedback improves a piece of work but the student does not learn, what has happened?
The teacher has done the thinking for the student
What does self-assessment lead to?
Greater awareness and understanding of themselves as a learner
Who was the principal of Leo Hayes?
Bradsterrrrrr
What does every student need?
According to Amy Reynolds, a critical friend
What happens when teachers focus on correctness and not on developing the learner?
Students rely on the teacher instead of thinking independently
What should feedback aim to change - the learner or the work?
The learner
What is the first step of self-assessment?
Model and intentionally teach critical thinking skills
Who wants to host us all for a pool party
Kathy - she LOVES hosting and inviting people over
How is peer assessment different from grading?
Grading is mark-based (Summative) and feedback focuses on learning and reflection (Formative)
What should teachers ask themselves before giving feedback?
Why am I looking at this student's work? What is the goal?
Why does Dylan Wiliam say feedback often fails to improve learning?
Teachers focus on fixing work, not developing student understanding
How does self-assessment relate to a growth mindset?
It encourages students to see their mistakes as a learning opportunity
Who is Trevor? Double points - who INVENTED Trevor
Trevor...I mean Spencer. Thanks Brad for inventing Trevor
What does research show about the impact of feedback?
It increases engagement, accountability, and self-awareness