Unlocking Student Growth: A Developmental Approach to Feedback for Educators

Feedback is the lifeblood of effective teaching and learning. It provides students with the essential information they need to improve their understanding and skills. However, not all feedback is created equal. Traditional feedback practices often fall short of meeting the needs of diverse learners and can even stifle student growth.

This book introduces a transformative approach to feedback that is grounded in the latest research on cognitive development and motivation. A developmental approach to feedback recognizes that students are at different stages of readiness to receive and use feedback effectively. It offers a framework for providing feedback that is tailored to each student's individual needs and helps them move forward in their learning journey.

Tell Me So I Can Hear You: A Developmental Approach to Feedback for Educators

by Eleanor Drago-Severson

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What is Developmental Feedback?

Developmental feedback is feedback that is designed to help students develop their thinking and learning skills. It is based on the idea that students learn best when they are challenged to think critically and to apply their knowledge in new ways. Developmental feedback provides students with the information they need to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and to take the next steps in their learning.

Developmental feedback is not about praising students for their efforts or telling them what they did wrong. It is about providing them with specific, actionable information that they can use to improve their work. It is also about helping students to develop the self-awareness and self-regulation skills they need to become lifelong learners.

Why is Developmental Feedback Important?

Developmental feedback is important because it helps students to:

• Develop their thinking skills.
• Apply their knowledge in new ways.
• Identify their strengths and weaknesses.
• Take the next steps in their learning.
• Develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills.

Students who receive developmental feedback are more likely to be engaged in their learning, to achieve higher levels of academic success, and to develop the skills they need to succeed in college, career, and life.

How to Implement Developmental Feedback in the Classroom

Implementing developmental feedback in the classroom is a gradual process that requires careful planning and reflection. It is important to start by understanding your students' individual needs and to develop a feedback plan that is tailored to each student's stage of development.

The following steps can help you to implement developmental feedback in your classroom:

1. Get to know your students.
2. Develop a feedback plan for each student.
3. Provide feedback that is specific, actionable, and timely.
4. Encourage students to self-assess and reflect on their work.
5. Use technology to support developmental feedback.

Benefits of a Developmental Approach to Feedback

A developmental approach to feedback has a number of benefits for students, including:

• Improved academic performance
• Increased engagement in learning
• Enhanced critical thinking skills
• Greater self-awareness and self-regulation
• Improved motivation and perseverance

Teachers who use a developmental approach to feedback report that they see a positive change in their students' attitudes towards learning and that they are better able to meet the needs of all learners.

A developmental approach to feedback is an essential tool for educators who are committed to helping students reach their full potential. By providing students with the information they need to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and to take the next steps in their learning, developmental feedback can help students to become lifelong learners who are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to implementing developmental feedback in the classroom. It includes practical tips, templates, and examples that will help you to create a feedback-rich environment that supports student growth.

Tell Me So I Can Hear You: A Developmental Approach to Feedback for Educators

by Eleanor Drago-Severson

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13529 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages

FREE