Monday, July 25, 2016

Feedback is so important to improving student achievement. I used one of my students old journals to demonstrate how I would give authentic feedback. I usually have students journal at the end of the day so they can reflect on their learning. In an online environment, they could have the choice to journal at anytime. In my feedback, I customized the response to the learner encouraging him to push himself and delve deeper. I tried to concentrate on getting this student to add more critical thinking into his thought process. I also used previous data, to encourage him in areas that he needed to grow. In addition, I tried to promote continuous learning. Offering this feedback, allows him to use the knowledge to meet and exceed class expectations.


I retyped some of the responses since the photo was a little blurry.
1.       If you were a soldier at Valley Forge, would you stay or go home? Why?

Student response: I would stay because I will help my country move forth and also I would be remembered but not like a traitor.

Teacher Feedback: Interesting ideas! Expand on your thinking. How would staying help your country? What would you like to be remembered as and why?

2.       How would the United States of America be different if Lewis and Clark had never gone on their expedition? Why?

Student Response: It would have been different because then they wouldn’t have know about the west side of the United States.

Teacher feedback: Explaining how this would change the United states would make your answer more complete. For example: We would have less room to expand, so we may have close our borders to immigration. Would we a better country? What resources would we not have?

3.       Evaluate Yourself. What did you do well today?

Student Response: In the Scamper activity, I worked well with my partner.
Teacher Response: You are an excellent partner. Why is it important to collaborate well?

4.       Value your weaknesses.What could you do better next time?
Student Response: I might have worked harder on the Jefferson Code because it was really tricky.
Teacher Response:I am glad to see you recognize that perseverance is important. Try to problem solve through tough situations.

5.       Only Connections are written here and you MUST write one. Think about your day, what you learned, and how it connects to something you already learned.

Student Response: I knew they went on the missions. This was in the Scamper activity.
Teacher Response: Great, have you personally ever gone on a mission?

6.       Let me know something you wished you learned today? What did you WANT to know about the topic we learned that I did not tell you?

Student Response: Which Native American tribes helped them along their journey to the Pacific Ocean?

Teacher Response: Great question! Check out this article https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/lewisandclark/indians.htm

7.       Tell me anything you want to tell me that we did not have time to discuss.

Student Response: What is the specific amount of people that survived Valley Forge?

Teacher Response: Here is an interesting video I think you will enjoy on this topic.



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