Critical Agendas

Effectively Embedding Feedback into the Learning and Teaching Process

Presented by Anna Bennett

Event Information 6 pd hrs DOWNLOAD BROCHURE The most powerful single modification that enhances achievement is feedback. The simple prescription for improving education must be 'dollops of feedback' (Hattie 1992) Without doubt, feedback gained from oneself, one's peers, and the teacher enhances the learning process. Effective teachers use multiple approaches to monitor student progress. They constantly probe and collect information from the learners with whom they work in class to inform the learning and teaching process. Feedback is also effective if it clearly relates to the learning intention/s. Too often we confuse students by providing either too little or too much feedback and often this is not related to the learning intention/s. As a result students are often misguided or confused about how to improve. It tends to be 'guess what head is in the teachers'. Marzano (2000) talks about the 'Closing of the Gap', what is planned (Curriculum), what is actually taught (intended Curriculum) and what kids actually learn (attained Curriculum). Effective teachers 'close the gap' by carefully linking their feedback to the learning intention/s. This workshop will focus on the following questions; What are the forms of feedback that students can receive about their learning? Which of these are most effective and why? What do l need to consider when providing feedback? What are learning intentions and why are they important? How should they link to feedback? How do l collect and use student feedback? How can l use self assessment and peer feedback to enhance the learning of my students?

About the Presenter Anna Bennett has been an education consultant working in schools and organisations for the last seven years. Her passions and expertise include gifted education, professional learning cultures, beginner teachers and formative assessment. Previous to this she was College Head of Professional Development at a multi campus independent school. Over the last 20 years Anna has held a variety of teaching and leadership positions at both the Primary and Secondary level .	Event Details DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
		September 4th, 2012

		9.30am - 3.30pm (Reg. from 8.30am)

		Jika International Hotel, 551 Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield Vic View Google Map

		For Teachers of Years 5 to 10

		$259 (GST Incl.)