| How do you use written feedback to encourage your pupils? |
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Research taster
In addition to oral encouragement there is evidence that pupils respond well to written feedback that recognises their own needs and individuality. In particular they are motivated when they receive feedback that gives them pointers as to what to do to improve their work.  What type of written feedback do you give your pupils?
Your evidence
Your pupils’ workbooks contain a useful record of your written responses to their efforts that you could analyse. It may be simplest to start with four pupils and then continue with others as time permits. A tally of `types of comment' is one possibility you could try using headings like these:
(Adapted from Reflective Activity 6-3b) Moving forward When you look at the record are there any pupils who seem to have missed out on specific feedback? Could you pay special attention to these pupils so that you have opportunities to make more comments on their work? Where you feel you have to make negative or discouraging comments could you turn them into positives by suggesting what the pupil could do to improve their work? Find out more  You may find these digests from the Research Informed Practice site helpful:How do pupils respond to assessment for learning? Teachers' and students' roles in formative assessment |
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