Think about this for a second: Thirty percent of teachers say they're getting
quality feedback from teacher observations.
Quality feedback from teachers is more effective in raising grades than homework, uniforms and smaller classes, a Durham University study says.
Not exact matches
These include standards - based projects and assignments that require students to apply their knowledge and skills, such as designing a building or investigating the water
quality of a nearby pond; clearly defined rubrics (or criteria) to facilitate a fair and consistent evaluation of student work; and opportunities for students to benefit
from the
feedback of
teachers, peers, and outside experts.
The
quality of
feedback from sources other than a
teacher is of great concern, especially as it relates to online learning programs.
International research into how to develop
quality teachers reinforces Elmore's comments and indicates that an alarming number of
teachers receive little
feedback or appraisal
from peers or supervisors.
In addition to the most powerful effects of
teachers receiving direct
feedback from formative assessment on the learning progress of their students, research has shown that high
quality feedback to students that helps them see where they stand in relation to clear learning targets, and to see a clear path to achieving the learning target, is a powerful tool to engage students in their own learning and enhance student progress.
And considering the low -
quality of subjective classroom observations that are the norm for traditional
teacher evaluation systems, the state laws and collective bargaining agreements governing
teacher performance management discourage school leaders
from providing more - ample
feedback, and that the use of objective student test score growth data is just coming into play, few
teachers have gotten the kind of
feedback needed to build such expertise in the first place.
Drawing upon
teacher feedback, and my own experimentation with a play - based approach to iPad integration in K - 3, I have realised that there is a need for a few phonics / literacy game / skill development apps in the early years — provided those apps are limited in number, sourced
from high -
quality educational providers, and support the classroom literacy approach.
The SPTQ provides schools and
teachers with an opportunity to gain valid and useful
feedback from students about the
quality of their teaching.
Are
teachers in my district provided
quality, impactful
feedback on their instruction, either
from their school leaders, mentors, coaches, or other third - party, so they can continuously better their instructional practice?