7. Useful Feedback |
Nowadays we have to compete with fast paced video games to keep out students interested, but there is something we can learn from these video games in our classrooms. Goodwin and Hubbell state "applying some of these lesson of video games - in particular, improving the timeliness, relevancy, and specificity of feedback provided to students - could go a long way toward 'powering up' classroom environments" (Goodwin, B & Hubble, E.R., 2013, p 104). When provided in a timely manner that is formative, and non-controlling, we can actually increase student engagement!
Here are some important things to remember with feedback:
1. Non-controlling vs. Controlling
2. Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
3. Give it in a timely manner!
Non-controlling vs. Controlling feedback:
Controlling feedback is based on one's judgement to control a student to achieving higher where as non-controlling feedback is encouraging, motivating, and help coaches a student towards mastery.
Here are some examples of Controlling vs. Non-controlling feedback:
Here are some important things to remember with feedback:
1. Non-controlling vs. Controlling
2. Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
3. Give it in a timely manner!
Non-controlling vs. Controlling feedback:
Controlling feedback is based on one's judgement to control a student to achieving higher where as non-controlling feedback is encouraging, motivating, and help coaches a student towards mastery.
Here are some examples of Controlling vs. Non-controlling feedback:
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset:
A fixed mindset implies the idea that you have a learning capacity so to speak, that we are all either born smart or not. A growth mindset focuses on the idea that we can all grow our brain, that our brain can learn and exercise to become smarter, it is not something we are born with but rather how much we exercise our brains to grow! A growth mindset is not taken back from failures but learns from them where as a fixed mindset sees failures as setbacks not opportunities to learn from.
Here is a chart that demonstrates a fixed vs growth mindset:
A fixed mindset implies the idea that you have a learning capacity so to speak, that we are all either born smart or not. A growth mindset focuses on the idea that we can all grow our brain, that our brain can learn and exercise to become smarter, it is not something we are born with but rather how much we exercise our brains to grow! A growth mindset is not taken back from failures but learns from them where as a fixed mindset sees failures as setbacks not opportunities to learn from.
Here is a chart that demonstrates a fixed vs growth mindset:
Give feedback in a timely manner!
Feedback is a powerful took that we as instructors can use but only when given in a timely manner as well. We can't expect our students to learn from their mistakes if we give them feedback too late. Help coach your students in the moment and continue to build their grit.
References:
Goodwin, R. & Hubbell, E. R. (2013). The 12 touchstones of good teaching: A checklist for staying focused every day.
Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives. (n.d.). Retrieved from:
http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/carol-dweck-mindset/
Feedback is a powerful took that we as instructors can use but only when given in a timely manner as well. We can't expect our students to learn from their mistakes if we give them feedback too late. Help coach your students in the moment and continue to build their grit.
References:
Goodwin, R. & Hubbell, E. R. (2013). The 12 touchstones of good teaching: A checklist for staying focused every day.
Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives. (n.d.). Retrieved from:
http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/carol-dweck-mindset/