1	Domain 3 Instruction Diane Roberts Framework for Teaching 2 March 31, 2006
2	Feedback Homework Effective Feedback – Informal or Formal Peer Feedback Blogging Feedback Good Practices
3	Tips for Getting Homework Done February 1998 “Students are more apt to complete assignments and advance their learning when they get consistent and constructive feedback.”
4	"Provide specific suggestions on how..." Provide specific suggestions on how homework can be improved Discuss problems and remedies with individual students or whole class
5	Effective feedback on homework Beginning of class, go over homework assignments and answer questions Discuss and explain some answers Assign “learning buddies” to go over homework together Teachers can spot check homework assignments and provide feedback to the whole class on some patterns of errors seen
6	Informal Teacher Feedback Periodic Checkups –provide time each day for students to “check in” with any questions Stop at individual student’s desk while they are working Written responses in a learning log or on the work itself
7	Formal Teacher Feedback Structured Conferences Look at work before conference Meet with a few students each week Use a checklist or feedback form Comments should be specific to the work
8	Structured Conferences Cont. Focus on only two or three items that need work Provide plenty of positive feedback Give student time to ask questions Student should be able to take feedback form with them
9	Peer Feedback Very important to model beforehand Need to be held accountable for their feedback Need to practice Provide special forms
10	Benefits of Peer Feedback Another perspective on their work Learn cooperative social skills Can be done anytime in project- starting point to get ideas, middle to revise, or before a teacher conference for some final revisions
11	Blogging Feedback High School English Class http://www.blogger.com Site on school’s server and secured with passwords Features could be changed as needed Student work at own pace Receive ongoing feedback No need for high level of technology skills
12	“Good Practice: What can a teacher do to provide good feedback to students:” University of Oklahoma Instructional Development Program Provide practice time- Students need time to “try out” what is required without having to worry about a grade
13	Good Practice: cont. Explain criteria Students need to understand what criteria are and exactly what is expected of them Provide rubric
14	“According to Wlodkowski and Ginsberg, teachers should provide feedback that is…” Informational rather than controlling Based on agreed-upon standards
15	"Specific and Constructive" Specific and Constructive Prompt Frequent
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17	Works Cited “Blogging Feedback.” Focus on Effectiveness-Classroom Examples - High School. 2005. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. 9 Mar. 2006 <http://www.netc.org/focus/examples/bloggi.php>. “Designing Effective Projects-Teacher and Peer Feedback.” Intel Innovation in Education. 2005. 7 Mar. 2005 <http://www97.intel.com/en/ProjectDesign/InstructionalStrategies/>. “Improving Teaching to Improve Learning.” University of Oklahoma-Instructional Development Program. 2003. University of Oklahoma. 7 Mar. 2006 <http://www.ou.edu/idp/tips/ideas/quick11.html>. Quackenboss, Salle. “Wire Side Chat: Getting the Most Out of Homework.” Education World-School Issues. 13 Jan. 2005. 7 Mar. 2006 <http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat128.shtml>. Tips for Getting Homework Done. Washington D.C.: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 1998. 7 Mar. 2006 <http://www.ed.gov/pubs/HelpingStudents/14prov.html>.