Feedback pointers

On May 28, 2017 By Every day is a school dayIn AfL, Marking and FeedbackLeave a comment

Here are some pointers from the Guardian on effective feedback

https://www.theguardian.com/teacher- network/2016/nov/10/seven-ways-to-give-better- feedback-to-your-students

Feedback

On May 28, 2017 By Every day is a school dayIn AfL, Marking and FeedbackLeave a comment

Review of Visible Learning by John Hattie

On May 22, 2017 By Every day is a school dayIn AfL, Marking and Feedback, ResearchLeave a comment

Probably the most influential book I have ever read on teaching and pedagogy. It has its critics concerning the reliability of effect sizes but
as a way of getting you to think about your practice and giving you
simple straight forward advice about what works it is superb. Review here:

Book Review: Hattie’s Visible Learning for Teachers

Using correct grammar

On May 22, 2017 By Every day is a school dayIn English, Marking and FeedbackLeave a comment

Use Michael Swan’s session to gain a better understanding of the typical grammar mistakes learners make and how to prioritise the grammar you teach.

http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/continuing-professional-development/teacher-educator-framework/knowing-subject/some-things-matter-grammar-teaching-and-some-things-dont?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bc-teachingenglish

Live marking

On May 21, 2017 By Every day is a school dayIn Marking and FeedbackLeave a comment

Does live-marking have a place in the classroom? If so, how can it be managed and what impact can it have?

Live Marking: Feedback in Lessons

Dot rounds

On May 14, 2017 By Every day is a school dayIn AfL, Marking and FeedbackLeave a comment

This is a brilliant and simple idea from Doug Lemov to encourage students to check their work for mistakes

http://m.teachlikeachampion.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fteachlikeachampion.com%2Fblog%2Fanyone-tried-dot-round%2F&dm_redirected=true#2788

Education Endowment Foundation Toolkit

On May 13, 2017 By Every day is a school dayIn Marking and Feedback, ResearchLeave a comment

Here is a link to the EEF toolkit with a wealth of information on educational research that has happened, that is going on now and that is coming up. This is the toolkit with an easy to follow summary of research and also there is a link to the marking and feedback report published recently.

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/resources/teaching-learning-toolkit/

Click to access EEF_Marking_Review_April_2016.pdf

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