Questions to Ask Yourself in Considering Effective Feedback by Dawn Mitchell https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv Take a few moments to consider the following four questions and your responses so we can rethink feedback with our students. en-us 2017-10-02 15:03:57 UTC 2026-01-04 09:36:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Audrey https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193866581 When feedback is effective, it allows me to better reflect and reevaluate what I am doing in the classroom and how I am doing it. Problems or issues I face in the classroom will never get better if no one takes the time to address it with me. When I was a first year teacher, I was given feedback that my time frame with lessons was too long. I needed to better compact my teaching and work on giving a true mini-lesson to my students. This feedback was helpful and allowed me to reflect on my teaching habits, and become a more effective teacher as a result.]]> 2017-10-04 14:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193866581 Erica ejeberius https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193866789 During my first two years of teaching I was given a lot of constructive feedback. This feedback included my strengths like rapport with students, how i manage my classroom, and ability to take feedback and improve on it. This allowed me to continue to grow as a teach and I still try to focus on it so that I can continue to grow.]]> 2017-10-04 14:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193866789 Carol https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193866998 I found feedback helpful when it was specific to me and the skills I was working on. Positive and ]]> 2017-10-04 14:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193866998 maggie https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193867042 My first year in college, my education professor shared that writers don't always know where they are going, so not to force yourself to write your introduction first.  Hearing to just let yourself write, which will then uncover your ideas, was very freeing. I feel that that permission ended up helping me truly understand the craft of writing.

]]> 2017-10-04 14:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193867042 Melina mbricker1 https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193867479
I think one thing that I need to work on and is important is to give students positive feedback along with constructive criticism. It is important to show our students that they can be successful even if success means being able to do something small.
]]> 2017-10-04 14:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193867479 Kristin https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193867684 Realistically, not all of our students will be wonderful or even successful at every subject we ask of them. It is important to always find what they are good and successful at and helping them focus on the positive and then apply the desire for growth in the subjects or material that students need the most assistance with.]]> 2017-10-04 14:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193867684 Erica ejeberius https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193868171 When feedback is effective I am able to better focus on what areas I need to improve on and continue to grow within.  This works for both strengths as well as areas to improve.]]> 2017-10-04 14:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193868171 Leah https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193868372 During my student teaching experience, I was very torn. My professor from the college was always very helpful with her feedback. She would help me to grow and explore new and exciting ways to integrate new types of lessons. She was also instrumental in growing my confidence as a teacher. On the opposite end, my cooperating teacher never focused on my positives. She would constantly cut me down and tell me that she never saw me as a teacher. While this hindered me quite badly during my student teaching, I came out and this actually ended up motivating me to be the best that I could be my first year.]]> 2017-10-04 14:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193868372 Candace https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193869414 It was in the last few years as coach... the feedback from my coach allowed me to see what was right in front of me and my teachers the whole time!  This allowed the shift to come much more swiftly. ]]> 2017-10-04 14:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/193869414 Jenn https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194372 When I was in graduate school and working on my culminating paper, my professor offered a ton of constructive feedback on my paper. It really helped me grow as a writer because it brought things to my attention that I had not realized. I was then able to apply that feedback back to future assignments. ]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194372 Jessica https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194420 The most effective feedback I have received is feedback that included both what I was doing well and what I needed to work on. When I get vague feedback like - good job, or you answered questions well - I am just relieved; but I don't grow.]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194420 Anna aparham https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194438 I had a teacher in high school that would have us write a paper, then turn it in. He would completely mark it up and give it back to us to revise/edit. This provided me the opportunity to see my area of need and guided me in revising my papers. I feel I became a better writer for college because of his class. ]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194438 Sarah https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194486 During college, I had one professor who provided detailed feedback on all assignments. This feedback helped me grow, because it was very specific. I knew exactly what I was expected to improve on. On a side note, I think my relationship with the professor was important when I received this feedback. Since I respected this professor, I was able to take that constructive criticism. ]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194486 Nicole nikkismithbrown https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194562 After a simulation PD, I received feedback from the participants. It included "I used to think...but now I know.." which let me see if what the participants took away matched what I WANTED them to take away. It included how I could make the presentation better, which allowed me to see that the participants needed more time to take notes and process the information.]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194562 Molly https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194605 When feedback was effective for me it made me want to push forward and continue my project.  Positive feedback is a must for students to feel confident but more importantly it must be effective.  Students so often hear and receive negative feedback.  Teachers must provide students with both positive and effective feedback :) ]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194605 Jessica jlyurko05 https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194624 When I was working on a type of grant approval. I sent it and got feedback I was able to change what I wanted and got it approved. now I am able to write the grants with their approvers mindset in min ]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194624 Shayna https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194661 Many times as teachers we may act without thinking about our students first because of all the responsibilities, time-limits, and pressures we have on us. Once we consider how we respond to different kinds of feedback we provide them with better feedback to help them grow.]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194661 Jessica M. https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194790 The most effective form of feedback I have ever received is when the areas of refinement or things to work on were sandwiched between things that were done well. In cases where only negatives are provided, students and teachers both feel as though they are only being berated. In whatever we are seeing as humans and as educators, there is always a positive and it should be said to the person receiving feedback. ]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194790 Beth https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194812 I think positive feedback is great. I believe you really have to be careful about how you word things so that it doesn't come across as too negative. I've always taken things personally and when I haven't gotten something positive out of that feedback I feel attacked. We need to help students understand feedback is not negative but meant to be constructive.]]> 2017-10-18 12:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198194812 Allison allisonlindsey996 https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198195295 I had a really tough English teacher my freshman year who assigned us a research paper that literally took a month to finish because of all the steps she had us to complete. Looking back now though, if it weren't for her taking the time to walk us through each of the steps, I wouldn't have known how to write a decent research paper. She showed us every minute step from writing sources to outlining and drafting our paper. My confidence as a writer and English student was defi]]> 2017-10-18 12:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/198195295 Katrina hankinkr https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204798997 Recently a colleague of mine gave me some very specific feedback as I was working on a big project.  It came at a time when I needed clarity, so the input was extremely helpful.  I was better able to go forward with what was most important.

]]> 2017-11-08 13:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204798997 Sami https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799013 Direct feedback with examples are very helpful for me. When I was given an assignment back and told "Try Again" I was lost. I did not know how to fix what I had done wrong. Direct feedback and guidance is very important!]]> 2017-11-08 13:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799013 Storm https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799118 After an observation I had a short conference with my evaluator ( principal) This was build on positive critism. It started with how great the lesson was and was intertwined with some suggestions of strategies for that lesson that I later used in other lessons.  It was a very positive experience that I felt good about myself while still leaning what I could improve on. This really helped me grow ]]> 2017-11-08 13:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799118 Keri lyleske https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799249 When I first started exercising at 9Round I had a trainer who was very intentional when helping me develop the correct form for various things. One day he came over to me and explained that I needed to change my posture when doing a lunge or I would hurt my knees. He clearly explained that I needed to step out farther than I had been and instead of leaning forward I needed to move straight down. He then demonstrated each section while I participated too. His feedback was focused and purposeful & I really appreciated that!]]> 2017-11-08 13:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799249 R White https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799347 When feedback is relevant, it can be very effective.  When I was in college, I had a professor that was very challenging and seemed to be never pleased with student work.  I set up a conference with him one-on-one and seemed to be on another whole level.  He gave me feedback, both negative and positive, and my writing skills definitely improve and began to meet his expectations.   I think I was most successful because my feedback was given one-on-one, with conversation, not just a bunch of red marks on my writing assignments.  



 ]]> 2017-11-08 13:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799347 Kelli Beth https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799465 In my experience, feedback is most effective when it includes ideas for improvement and growth.  When feedback only includes the criticism, it can be discouraging.]]> 2017-11-08 13:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799465 Robin https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799600 I find that feedback I have received is most helpful when it is focused on one specific goal or purpose. It is not helpful when I feel overwhelmed with resources or am just completing something to check off an item from the "to do" list.]]> 2017-11-08 13:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799600 Jenny https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799791 My cooperating teacher during my student teaching always gave me feedback. She tried to focus on the positive, but would tell me something I can work on. In meetings with my evaluator she would even take up for me and note the positive things I did, which really made me value her opinion. She was constructive and positive. She also modeled it well for me. ]]> 2017-11-08 13:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204799791 Claire G https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204800041 When feedback was effective, it helped me to feel more enabled instead of feeling discouraged. I think that is very important especially for young learners. Timely and pointed feedback also is important because it helped me to change and improve what I was doing right then.]]> 2017-11-08 13:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204800041 Shyasia https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204800268 When feedback is effective, it helped me revamp everything I needed to work on. During student teaching, my cooperating teacher provided immediate feedback and because of that, I grew as a teacher. ]]> 2017-11-08 13:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204800268 Laura https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204801491 2017-11-08 13:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/204801491 F https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211578393 2017-11-29 19:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211578393 Laura https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211578973 Feedback that I have received immediately has been more helpful than feedback I've had to wait for.  Feedback helps me adjust what I am doing and improve the performance of the task.  The way it is delivered sets the stage for whether or not it will be formative or inhibiting.

]]> 2017-11-29 19:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211578973 Mitu https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211580707 It helped put a positive note on something that was flawed... made me willing to move forward & make changes.]]> 2017-11-29 19:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211580707 Dawn dawnmitchell https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211581094 2017-11-29 19:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211581094 McKenzie https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211582528 The person gave me things I did well first. Then they help me set a goal to improve my weaknesses.]]> 2017-11-29 19:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dawnmitchell/bo5wj4ur7afv/wish/211582528