Does the Feedback Fit the assessment?
Activity 2: Providing effective feedback.
After reading the article “Feedback that fits” and Handout 4.2 answer these reflection questions.
1. The author points out that the effectiveness of feedback depends on how students hear it. Have your teachers ever checked to see what you understand about their feedback? Did feedback empower you? If so, describe the event. If not, plan a way you would try this in your classroom.
2. Reflect on the feedback you usually see/receive/give in a classroom. On the basis of the suggestions in the article, select one aspect of feedback you would want to work on. Explain your choice and describe what you would want to try. Most importantly, describe how you would know what effect your feedback has on your future students.
3. Think about feedback given to reluctant or struggling students. How can you remain positive for these students, and how would you decide what small, next steps to suggest for them?
4. Think about feedback given to successful learners. Should you suggest next steps for expanding learning for students who have achieved the learning goals on the assignment? If not, what sort of feedback should you give them and what should they do with it?
5. What interested you the most about this article?
Adapted from: Brookhart, S. M. (2009) Exploring formative assessment. ASCD, Alexandria, VA.
Brookhart, S. M. (2009) Handout 4.2. Exploring formative assessment. ASCD, Alexandria, VA, p.43.