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Feedback for Learning: Implementing Formative Assessment

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Brief Introduction

Learn how to give pupil feedback through formative assessment that supports student learning without increasing your workload.

Course Summary

This course is designed for teachers and trainers who want to improve their learners' performance through effective feedback and formative assessment. You will learn how to give feedback that is timely, relevant and actionable, with the aim of ultimately improving learner outcomes.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to give feedback that is timely, relevant, and actionable
Develop a deeper understanding of formative assessment
Improve your learners' performance through effective feedback

Learning Outcomes

Develop a deeper understanding of formative assessment
Learn how to give effective feedback
Improve your learners' performance

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of teaching and training principles
Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes
Peer discussion

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Dylan Wiliam
John Hattie

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Requirements

This course is designed for primary, secondary, and further education teachers. Classroom examples are provided from a science and mathematics context, but the course is suitable for teachers of STEM and non-STEM subjects. You do not need any prior experience other than marking and facilitating lessons. This course compliments the course but can be taken alone.

Outline

What is effective feedback? What is feedback for learning? Feedback dimensions Creating a feedback culture Feedback that makes a difference Written feedback: individual students Written feedback: whole class Oral feedback Reviewing your practice of written and oral feedback Teacher and student roles in feedback Teacher’s role in feedback Student's role in feedback Developing your feedback Reviewing your professional development

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how formative assessment can help learners and teachers alike. This course covers the basics of feedback for learning and how it can be applied in various educational settings.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the course to be engaging and informative with practical examples and activities provided throughout the modules.

Pros from User Reviews

Well-structured course with clear explanations and learning objectives
Interactive activities and quizzes to reinforce learning
Useful tips and strategies for incorporating formative assessment into teaching practice

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic and lacking in depth
Limited opportunities for interaction with other learners
Not applicable to all educational settings or subject areas

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