GIVING FEEDBACK VERBAL AND WRITTEN

Learning objectives for this workshop: To understand the ways in which oral feedback and written feed back can be used successfully and effectively Learning outcomes: By the end of this session you will know the rules associated with giving oral and written feedback be confident in using feedback for different purposes be able to respond to any difficulties surrounding giving oral feedback Know how to provide effective oral and written feedback

LEVEL 4 The sweet is made of a limited number of materials and has a limited variety of tastes. The shape of the sweet design is rather basic with a lack of detail The colours used are lacking imagination and limited in number

LEVEL 5 The sweets are made of some variety in materials and have a variety of tastes and textures. The shapes of the sweet designs are becoming effective with a variety of shapes introduced The colours used show a pleasing imagination and show an introduction of 3 new colours in the design

LEVEL 6 The sweets are made of some variety in materials and have a variety of tastes. The shape of the sweet design shows imagination and creativity and has a sense of purpose The colours used show a use of imagination and demonstrate a sensitivity to a colour scheme in the use of contrasting materials to complete the design

LEVEL 7 The sweets are made of good variety in materials and have a wide variety of tastes. The shape of the sweet design shows great imagination and creativity and has a sense of purpose and a comic element The colours used show a use of imagination and demonstrate a sensitivity to a colour scheme in the creation of an amusing and clever construction.

ORAL FEEDBACK - RULE 1 Always make feedback relevant and relate it to the levels and criteria you are working to

IS YOUR FEEDBACK POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE? SPECIFIC OR NON-SPECIFIC?

SPECIFIC NON-SPECIFIC

ORAL FEEDBACK – RULE 2 Feedback should always be: positive – recognising students’ efforts and achievement developmental – offering specific ways of moving forward or improving

REVIEW OF LEARNING! What are the rules so far? Always make feedback relevant and relate it to levels and criteria 2. Feedback should be positive and developmental

ORAL FEEDBACK RULE 3 - Make your oral feedback fit for purpose

ADVANTAGES OF ORAL FEEDBACK Immediate Dynamic and adaptable Ongoing Episodic Stimulating Personalised Versatile Motivating

SOME POSSIBLE DIFFICULTIES OF ORAL FEEDBACK Students may not act on oral feedback and may not take it seriously Students may feel exposed by public feedback Students may not have the time needed to reflect on the feedback and respond to it Certain individuals can dominate question and answer sessions Feedback may not be immediately understood by the student Instant responses from the teacher may not always be well considered Unplanned responses can become random and fail to develop students’ learning in a structured way

ORAL FEEDBACK RULE 4 - Reinforce the value and importance of the student’s contribution but give them time to reflect and respond

Can you recall the 4 rules of giving oral feedback? REVIEW OF LEARNING! Can you recall the 4 rules of giving oral feedback?

ORAL FEEDBACK RULES: 1. Always make feedback relevant and relate it to criteria and levels you are working to 2. Feedback should always be positive and developmental 3. Make your oral feedback fit for purpose 4. Reinforce the value and importance of the students’ contribution, but give them time to reflect and respond

WRITTEN FEEDBACK Just like oral feedback, written feedback needs to focus on the quality of regular constructive and informative feedback in order to help students take the next steps in their learning and make progress towards their targets

PROVIDING EFFECTIVE WRITTEN FEEDBACK Does the feedback show: A: whether they are on the right track B: their limitations (plus encouragement to correct the work) C: a way to improve their learning D: a way to think through the answer for themselves

PROVIDING EFFECTIVE WRITTEN FEEDBACK – THE ANSWERS! A: Whether they are on the right track 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 B: Their limitations (plus encouragement) 3, 4, 7, 13, 17 C: A way to improve their learning 10 D: A way to think through the answer for themselves 1, 2, 8, 14, 15, 16

WRITTEN FEEDBACK RULE 1 Feedback should be about the quality of the work with advice about what to do to improve.

Avoid making comparisons with other students WRITTEN FEEDBACK RULE 2 Avoid making comparisons with other students

Some characteristics of constructive written feedback Do the comments: relate to the learning objectives? relate to differentiated learning outcomes linked to progression? confirm that students are on the right track? stimulate the correction of errors or improvement of the piece of work? challenge the student to think for himself/herself? provide a framework for further discussion? ensure that the students’ self esteem is promoted?

show the next steps for the student? show that a milestone has been represented in a student’s learning route? comment on progress over a number of attempts? provide the student with an opportunity to respond? avoid making comparisons with other students?

WRITTEN FEEDBACK RULE 3 Plan time in lessons to allow students to respond to and act upon their written comments

REVIEW OF LEARNING! What are the 3 rules of written feedback? Feedback should be about the quality of the work with advice about what to do to improve. Avoid making comparisons with other students 3. Plan time in lessons to allow students to respond to and act upon their written comments

WHAT NEXT? Staff can arrange to observe each other with a particular focus upon verbal or written feedback Plan to improve your own questioning techniques as a method of giving effective oral feedback For faculties with an emphasis on written feedback agree a common policy – look at a sample of students’ work across a year group and see if the written comments relate to the learning objectives Make the marking criteria clear to all students – clear wall displays etc

THE END MANY THANKS FOR BEING PART OF THIS WORKSHOP! ENJOY THE REST OF THE DAY!