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A different kind of hard truths
The first round of observations are either under way or out of the way. Feedback or coaching has presumably been issued or shared. There are other opportunities too, hiding in plain sight. And...
View ArticlePurpose of feedback
The main purpose of feedback is to improve the student and not the work… – Dylan Wiliam I hold my hands up, I need to do better here.
View ArticleKnow thy self
Originally I titled this post “Job application – know thy self’ was a mistake. True, it is particularly important to know your own strengths and areas for development when seeking a post, it is no less...
View ArticleFeedback for Coaching
This afternoon I have been considering the role of feedback in the coach-client relationship. The importance of feedback is central to coaching. It is outlined in the contract and central to the...
View Article48,478 students’ data from 222 studies and 573 effects – Testing Effect (II)
Yang et al., (2021) published their meta analysis just this week. The first post in this series looked at the broad point of ecological validity of testing research, both backward and forward testing...
View ArticleBrave enough to ask students?
Arguably, the most difficult and the most unpredictable year. And yet, there will always be insights. Always. Ask those that know. Ask your students. Every year, for the past… lots of years, I have...
View ArticleWhole class marking and feedback
What, drawn, and talk of workload? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all managers, and thee. Have at thee, coward! Teachers should not …
View ArticleUnsuccessful at interview (part 2)
The past term I have been interviewing and being interviewed. As a recruiting employer I have really focused on our approach to recruitment every inch of the way. From the advert (which has been...
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