Hold Grading Conferences to Provide Feedback
Instead of (or in addition to) passing graded papers back to students, hold short grading conferences with each student to... View Article
Use “Listen for…” Cards
“Listen for…” cards during instruction can be used to highlight important points for students or to help a student sustain... View Article
Invite Students to Self- and Peer-Assess
Students can be taught how to use evaluation criteria to critique, give feedback, and reflect on their own and peer’s... View Article
Assign Group Work Roles
During Collaborative Group Work assigning students roles will maximize their strengths and allow students to feel less threatened if they... View Article
Make Tasks Active
Use active materials or content to increase engagement and comprehension of the task. Example: When writing a non-fiction article, a... View Article
Allow Students to Order Their Tasks
During a period, students can order tasks that need to be completed in order of preference; this promotes interest and... View Article
Use of a Timer
Students may benefit from a timer for a variety of reasons, including motivation, self-regulation, and attention to task. Example: A... View Article
Use Rubrics to Help Assess
Give students a clear picture of how they will be assessed, especially on performance tasks. Example: A teacher gives her... View Article
Provide Multiple, Sequential Learning Objectives
During a lesson, teachers can provide students graduated objectives for learning tasks to build toward a larger goal. For example:... View Article
Avoid Giving Harmful Feedback
Give students feedback that impacts sustenance of effort. Example: Further Reading: CAST Professional Learning – Mastery Oriented Feedback Card Edutopia... View Article
Praise Effort, Not Traits
Provide positive reinforcement for specific actions, instead of stable traits. Example: “I like how you tried _____________ and then thought of other ways to answer the... View Article
Honor Process Improvements
Positively reinforce productive approaches to learning. Example: “I notice that you are thinking deeply about______________. That kind of thinking is going to help you improve... View Article
Boost Confidence During the Learning Process
During the learning process, make efforts to encourage student involvement and create a sense of personal responsibility. Example: “This was... View Article
Emphasize Progress Despite Setbacks
Illuminate ways in which struggle or even failure lead to more successful attempts. Example: “I like how you looked at your results... View Article
Give Growth-Based Feedback
Give specific feedback to students which emphasizes their growth and improvement relative to their own progress, not to that of others.... View Article
Help Students Set Their Own Goals
Assist students in setting goals that are appropriate to their levels and learning needs. Example: “What goals would you like to set... View Article
Model Commitment to Learning
Show that you also are a learner, and that you struggle at times, too. Example: “When I first tried to do... View Article