Creating a Culture of Feedback: (Empower Students to Own Their Learning)

By William M Ferriter, Paul J Cancellieri, Paul J. Cancellieri

Book Overview

Because of the importance placed on high-stakes evaluations, schools have built cultures that greatly emphasize grading. In this book, the authors urge educators to shift their classroom focus, prioritizing effective feedback over grades. Discover how to state learning intentions clearly and give remarks for students' performance. This book will enable you to provide individualized feedback, giving students all the information they need to succeed.

Use constructive feedback communication to improve learning outcomes: Gain instructional strategies for prioritizing giving feedback over grading in upper elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Determine the characteristics of effective feedback for students and shift classrooms from a culture of grading to a culture of feedback. Discover how important student feedback is to developing learners. Learn the benefits of having learners engage in peer feedback, and provide feedback examples for students. Gain guidance on communicating the differences between grading and giving feedback to students and parents.

Contents:
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Where Am I Going?
Chapter 2: How Am I Doing?
Chapter 3: What Are My Next Steps?
Conclusion
References

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 194387414X
• ISBN13: 9781943874149
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.8"