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 =How to Give Effective Feedback=

Text-Based Discussion:
(As opposed to grades)
 * Helps identify ways of ngaging students in their learning – very focused presentation – excellent video
 * Video 2 – gave in-class examples…broke everything down…can be done with a full class…not that difficult (math and writing examples given)
 * Could see the student engagement –connections: to empower students, to help them perform…use of charts…help them know what their target is ( aka READ 180)…good learning for the teacher as well…how to conduct frank conversations with the students…kids develop confidence…reminded me that we need to "look at how we do things now"
 * good feedback is an important part of formative assessment…helps developed self regulated learners…good only if students become more motivated…goldilocks principle (not too much, not too little, determine the just right amount)…face to face is best…be descriptive, not judgmental…
 * Feedback…be clear to students (written – spoken, more immediate the better)
 * Student achievement…lowest when only grades…canned comments next…highest - free comments by teachers
 * Feedback more effective without grade
 * Suggestive / not judgmental
 * “Echos – dittos” by John
 * Importance of getting people to benchmark…based on feedback…4 VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
 * What do I need to learn?
 * How do I get there?
 * Why do I need this?
 * What do I need to do to get there?
 * Feedback…Just for me…just in time
 * Base on observations as opposed to judgments
 * Chapter on giving oral feedback…so immediate…can be more effective than written on paper
 * Good videos that could be used for PD (staff meetings, etc.) within these materials