I’ve been trying to start this column for weeks, but each time I do, I remember something in my yard that needs doing. The serviceberry tree I just planted needs watering. I need to prep the garden beds so I can plant the greens. The lawn, after so long in suspended animation, suddenly needs cutting…
Given the recent Valentine’s Day holiday, I wanted to share a quick post on a feedback tool that I truly love: Student self-assessment To understand my love of student self-assessment, think about the final draft of a major paper or project and the following question: Should you provide some sort of feedback with the final…
When I speak to teachers about feedback, I often open by asking my audience the following question: How many of you meaningfully discussed how to give feedback while training to become a teacher? Generally few, if any, hands go into the air, which instead tends to slowly fill with awkward laughter as everyone begins to…
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