Teacher Feedback

Why is it often ignored?

Many students make the mistake of fixating on grades while ignoring the valuable feedback from their teachers – this can really hold them back. Grades provide a quick snapshot of performance, but it’s the feedback that truly drives understanding and improvement.

Activities

Discussion:

How much do you focus on the grade instead of teacher feedback when you get a test back?
Would you be in favour of ‘no grade’ feedback? Why or why not?
How often do you complete response tasks to improve your understanding?
Which subjects or teachers give you the best feedback and why is it particularly helpful?
Which online learning platforms / apps give you the best (and worst) feedback on your answers?
Do you prefer self-marking or peer-marking tests compared to teacher-marking? Why?