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Resources: Fist to Five Feedback -https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/getting-instant-student-feedback?__hstc=37506751.998ccd2463e1286a750acbaaadb9d3ae.1604425816950.1604457276061.1604516112752.3&__hssc=37506751.1.1604516112752&__hsfp=3718098296
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Stoplight Method- https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/daily-lesson-assessment?__hstc=37506751.998ccd2463e1286a750acbaaadb9d3ae.1604425816950.1604457276061.1604516112752.3&__hssc=37506751.1.1604516112752&__hsfp=3718098296
I have asked scholars that are on campus for feedback about which way was easier for them to learn and I incorporate music into the lesson at the beginning of the class while they were doing the “do now”. It’s important to receive scholar feedback because that is who were are teaching. It is important that they understand what is taught and feel comfortable enough to ask questions in class.
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DeleteI agree with you that it is important for us to receive feedback from our scholars so that we too can learn and grow from them. I think that they are there to teach me just as much as I am there to teach them.
Best,
Jenina Sorenson PLA@103
Scholar feedback is probably the most important information you'll receive. One, it gives the scholar a voice. It's important that they feel like they can be heard. Two, it helps us become better educators. It allows us to know what is working and what isn't.
ReplyDeleteDuring one on one conferencing I often ask my students what they like/dislike, what they think should continue/stop. Some are quite honest but I am sure many are too afraid especially if they do not like something. I like the ideas at the beginning of the post so that it is more anonymous. Great idea for the in person learners. Now to find a way for virtual learners to express their concerns/suggests anonymously.
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DeleteAbbigail Brantch, 1st Year HS Choir/8th Grade Music @ JRPLA
DeleteI think Survey Monkey would be a way to do things anonymously. Google Forms may also have that as an option. We use Blackboard and I believe you can also have it hide the names on submitted work for anonymous grading, but I have not actually played with that myself.
You make a valid point about feedback. It helps us as well. Sometimes we continue to do things we've always done because it's easy or comfortable. We get in our own way at times. Teachers have to remember to stay open minded when asking for feedback.
DeleteI have a funny story about receiving feedback from our virtual learners. I had one very bold but respectful scholar email me asking if I would "tone down the time length of my video lessons" because "there's not enough time in the day to watch my long video and do well in his other classes".
DeleteI was extremely humbled and thankful to him for this feedback, as I am still working on being a good virtual teacher and have no clue on how my lessons communicate to them. This was the most helpful feedback that I could have received in that moment.
Kei'Anna Anderson
I agree that teachers need to stay open minded when asking for feedback. If we are asking, we have to be willing to change.
DeleteHeather Hill
PLA@93
I have used fist to five in my classroom, as well as, thumbs up thumbs down. I have also created a questionnaire that I've given at the end of the semester that asks for a reflection on them as well as me. The first 2 give me feedback immediately on what I can change in the moment. The last one gives me feedback on what I can change and do better the next semester. I feel that student feedback is vital. Students have great ideas that we as educators have never thought of. This gives them a voice in their education and allows them to buy in more.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Sheriff
DeleteJRPLA
Melissa,
DeleteI like your idea about creating a survey. Which makes me think of a strategy I used one time that was 2 Stars and a Wish. Man, I may have to pull that out again and use it. Thanks for your post!
Jenina Sorenson PLA@103
I love that you put a questionnaire at the end of the semester to get their ideas and incorporate them in the next semester. Students do have great ideas and this does give them a voice which builds confidence and community in the classroom. Thank you for sharing! I will definitely have to try that.
DeleteJensen Cacciola
4th grade Math- PLA Jones-Clark
Abbigail Brantch, 1st Year HS Choir and 8th Grade Music teacher at JRPLA
ReplyDeleteI don't believe I have used any of these strategies specifically. I have toyed with the idea of doing a mailbox/suggestion box type thing...but as I have gotten to know my scholars more I know that most of them did not actually choose to be in choir/music class. While music is an elective, it was an elective assigned to many of them. I can see that many of the scholars have no real interest in learning music and worry that a mailbox would either be unused or just full of complaints and asking to listen to youtube videos of their favorite songs.
Knowing this, I have tried to give scholars more of a say in what they want to learn. We are going to do lessons/independent studies and scholars could choose to do voice lessons, learn an instrument, or do some other type of music related task like learning about their favorite artist, learning about a culture's music or a specific music genre and its impact or those types of things. Overall the scholars seemed more interested in this, but when it came to telling me what they wanted to learn about in their own time only a handful of scholars filled out the form, so I still do not have a lot of feedback on what they want to do going forward.
I know it is important to have scholar feedback, but I am currently struggling with getting them to engage at all, especially during their online days.
Yes, I have found that many student tend to use the box for trash or complaints only. No real suggestions. I think this has a lot to do with maturity and our students seem to really lack that here at JRPLA. I would try giving one page that has a direct question about classroom improvement to the scholars and see how it goes before investing too much time... perhaps simply asking for suggestions outloud might work better with our crew.
DeleteDr. Katie Lawrence (JRPLA)
I do believe it depends on the maturity of the Scholars. However, guided suggestions may work. I will try it out and see what happens. Thought provoking. Thanks!
DeleteV.Rolle, HIAT
Jenina Sorenson ELL Instructor PLA@103
ReplyDeleteI have used several of these strategies and others not stated. The ones that I have used most often are: Fist of Five, Focus Groups, and Classroom Suggestions. The first time I tried the Classroom Suggestions I ended up with some strange suggestions and then they started getting more "real" with me. Especially when I incorporated the "I Wish My Teacher Knew". That was a real game changer in my classroom.
I think that it is important for us as educators to receive feedback from our scholars because it makes us better. It makes us grow from them. And it allows them to have a voice. Often times we do not see what we are doing wrong or right and when it is brought to our attention we can change or keep doing what we are doing. I've always believed "I cannot change the things that I do not know I do".
I love your comment at the end about not being able to change things that you don't know you're doing. Each student has a different need and we can't always know all of those needs without communicating with our students and allowing a space for them to voice those needs!
DeleteOne strategy that I have used to receive scholar feedback when creating a respectful classroom culture is having all scholars complete a collaborative class poster. Each scholar shared their idea of what "Respect" means to them, as this may differ across cultures, homes, and personal identities.
ReplyDeleteStudents were able to share out what showing Respect looks like to them and I was able to share what it looks like to me. This collaboration activity gave visible expectations for both students and myself. We both can now hold each other accountable as I lead by first demonstrating respect towards them.
Kei'Anna Anderson- James and Rosemary Phalen
I'm always up for a good poster! This is a great idea. My classroom moto is "Respect is given to those who give it". :)
Delete-Katie Lawrence (JRPLA)
I have used several methods in the past throughout teaching middle school, high school and college. Surveys on paper, surveys on the computer, and suggestion boxes. I find that the surveys usually work better than the box because people seem to want to just put trash in the box.... I also feel like the surveys tend to work better on paper vs online as the students are given acutal classtime and quiet time to complete them. Over the last few years, I have switched to simply open dialogue. In my syllabi I tell students that I am always open to suggestions in any form. I try to be as transparent as possible with my students and in return they often tell me what they feel is working or not working in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI have used thumbs up and thumbs down, but honestly sometimes it is very effective, but other times it is not. I like being anonymous and I think that would work better for my students this year. I like the fist to five technique and definitely want to try that. Its quick and easy and I can ask whole group on the spot. Virtual learners is a little harder, but they could come on video and show me how many fingers they are for the lesson I am giving. I am open to changing it up and I have told my scholars to let me know if I can do something different that would help them, but since its just a few weeks in from being face to face I feel like its still the beginning of the school year and it is taking a lot more effort. I have so much to figure out, but I know my scholars will help me get there! I think I definitely want to do a jar and put I wish my teacher knew... I think this method would be most beneficial. I am so glad we are all sharing ideas and giving each other advice on what has worked and what has not. I am very thankful for this group!
ReplyDeleteJensen Cacciola
4th grade Math-PLA Jones-Clark
Using the survey and polls in the classroom has be very helpful in developing data for instruction in small groups. Using the various tools I have found helpful through trial and error. However, for the most part the variety keeps the lessons fresh and innovative.
ReplyDeleteV.Rolle, HIAT
I always ask my students how I can improve the class. I take theirs opinion very seriously and make all the necessary changes to keep my students motivated.
ReplyDeleteArlene Mojica
Spanish Teacher Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
I really think that it is important to give students space to express their observations and struggles in the classroom. I allow my students to fill a jar with shout-outs throughout the day whenever they notice a peer doing the right thing or being a great friend, and it has increased their participation and eagerness to build that community in our classroom. I frequently give them options and have them vote when it comes to games or books that we want to read in class, and it's clear that they love having a say in how they are learning. During lessons, I've used the thumbs up/thumbs down method of gauging their understanding, but I would like to try fist to five. I would also like to try some sort of anonymous surveying to let students tell me what is overwhelming, what is helpful, and what they need to be supported best. I think sometimes we can underestimate their ability to voice those needs, so I would love to try that out!
ReplyDeleteSamantha Burns
4th Grade- PLA@93
I really like the idea of a shout out jar in the classroom! Great way to teach student how to show appreciation towards each other and build moral
Delete-Teresa Pope, Jones Clark Elementary, Art
I love the thumbs up and thumbs down idea. It's a great and quick way to check for understanding.
ReplyDeleteBrianna Bennett
PLA 93
Scholar feedback is essential. I do a lot of informal feedback during small group time where I'll ask students what they've enjoyed that week. I also end the day asking the students what their favorite part of the day was. I teach first grade, so engaging the students verbally and monitoring their reactions is the best practice for me. I like the idea of creating polls, and I will start incorporating fist to five.
Brianna Bennett
PLA 93
I ask my scholars a lot "was that fun" "did you enjoy that". I want to make sure my activities for fun and engaging for my Kindergarteners. I like the idea of a teacher mailbox it is an easy way for students to communicate with you privately.
ReplyDeleteSarah Shearer
PLA 103
sorry everyone if this sounds just like another post...I posted the first time from my phone and that didn't go so well.
ReplyDeleteBeing an Art Teacher, I have learned it's best to either create a project that the students are interested in or use an art medium they have never used before. You gain their interest, you gain their attention!
During their independent work time, I will ask them:
"What do you think about the medium?"
"would you like to use this medium again?"
At the end of the project, I ask them:
"what would you change if you could change 1 thing about the project?"
"What kind of a project would you like to do in the future?"
This give me an idea of what to introduce them to next or in the future.
-Teresa Pope, Jones Clark Elementary, Art
Through feedback we teach our students that their work is taken into account and it is an opportunity to learn about the things they need to improve.
ReplyDeleteArlene Mojica Alvarez
Spanish Teacher
Thea Bowman Academy
I agree. It's a good feeling to be heard.
DeleteI have used classroom suggestions jars, thumbs up and thumbs down, and other various feedback ideas throughout the years. I really think it's so important to teach scholars the importance of collaborative feedback and how much their opinion is respected and appreciated. I think it's so hard to do that now with a virtual classroom, but a poll is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteHeather Hill
PLA@93
I agree, teaching the students collaborative feedback is extremely important as well as letting them know that their opinions are appreciated and respected. I personally, enjoy my students feedback when it comes to understanding the lessons or whether or not they enjoy certain lessons more than others so that I can find ways to improve.
DeleteI think scholar feedback is so valuable. It helps the classroom feel like a community where everyone's voices are heard.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree!
DeleteI never thought of the community benefits. Great point.
DeleteI think receiving scholar feedback is essential to creating a classroom culture that feels like a community. In my class, I ask for feedback, we take votes, and I have used thumbs up, thumbs down signs.
ReplyDeleteI personally like the first to five strategy. I have only used focus groups so far. I think feedback is important so the scholar can correct any misconceptions. I would add that prompt feedback should be encouraged.
ReplyDeletein class we often have discussion as a group to discuss what on the scholars minds. I make every effort to listen to their feedback because year has been a challenge for everyone.
ReplyDeleten class we often have discussion as a group to discuss what on the scholars minds. I make every effort to listen to their feedback because year has been a challenge for everyone.
ReplyDeleteAndrea Latimore JR PLA
Since I teach secondary, I have used the stop light methods to gauge their understanding with assignments. I have scholars fill out a survey and also have conversations with them every few weeks to see what they have enjoyed and what they would like to see more of in class. Student feedback is important and allows me to lesson plan and incorporate things that will get their attention.
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