Students receive automated feedback called “Signal Checks” that are generated by the program. The feedback is immediate and low-stakes. It’s used to inform the writing process, not to give students a ...

Consider the following scenario when giving student feedback. Dr. Walker has read hundreds of student comments over the years, but this one made her think a bit more about her feedback. “This is my ...

What method would you prefer to use for gathering feedback, and what makes it the best choice for your needs? An online form (e.g., Google Forms or Canvas). A quick in-class poll (e.g., Poll ...

As educators, guidance counselors and mentors, one of our most important responsibilities is to guide and empower students with frequent feedback that enhances their learning experience and sets them ...

About a month into each semester, Gayle Golden sets aside a little time to ask her students about their learning. The journalism instructor at the University of Minnesota keeps the process simple, ...

Focusing on student-centered instruction fosters a more effective and inclusive learning environment. Students possess unique perspectives and insights that can greatly enhance instruction and ...

This is the first part of a two-part story about changing classroom culture. Read part two to learn what change this teacher made to help students value growth over grades. Over winter break in 2015, ...

In our experience, peer-feedback or peer-review exercises offer a distinct opportunity in the classroom: students can benefit from both giving and receiving written input from others in all ...

Peer feedback and self-assessment build habits that extend into professional life. They teach students to ask questions such ...

(This is the third post in a four-part series. You can see Part One here and Part Two here.) In Part Two, Susan M. Brookhart, Cheryl Mizerny, Amy Benjamin, Kate Wolfe Maxlow, Karen Sanzo, Andrew ...

For the first time, students will not be passive recipients of regulation. Their experience, learning outcomes and feedback will directly influence accreditation,' said Union Education Minister Dharme ...

The new question-of-the-week is: What are the best ways to give students feedback on their writing? Teaching writing—and learning how to write—are not easy tasks for teachers or students. Educators ...