Specific, descriptive feedback is necessary for improvement and success. How teachers provide suggestions for improvement is critical in "closing the gap" for students.
Teachers who combine strong subject knowledge with effective feedback can offer students rich, focused information about their learning and how to improve it.
Students who are clear about their learning can monitor their progress and seek feedback to improve their learning.
Professional learning resource
Download this slide presentation for further professional development. It identifies strategies that improve the quality of feedback to learners through suggested readings and classroom activities.
Effective feedback
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