CPD@BSB: Volume 1, Issue 2.

Support 360 and student wellbeing A conversation between two people is consenting. To share that information should be addressed, “would you mind if I used our example here to help the rest of the class?”

This is the delicate part, we are about to bring a student who has got something wrong, into a public domain from our safe space. We’ve asked their permission but they don't know what you are about to say or how you are about to make them feel (And organically, neither do you!)

“Ok “class” , ‘Student’ and I have been discussing different ways to explore and view this question. We’ve tried a couple of ways but we seem to have to go back to doing the same thing (give an example). For now, if we use this but if anyone else has tried a different way then let me know (Allows you an insight into who else hasn’t got it) and we can work it through”NEVER leave the student hanging after this, always return, eye level and check that they understand the proper/alternative method you want them to address and thank them for letting you share the problem with the class. This helps rebuild the confidence and returns ownership to the student.

Of course, this works for processing whole class work, how does feedback work in a quiz?

Where one stop ‘corrects and incorrects ‘ are used for engagement and assessment of objectives being understood? Well, first consider the task.

Is the task a motivator or potential demotivator for some? Would it work best in teams to allow others to shine, peer learn and feel supported? Could questions be framed in an open way which allows for students to explore and challenge? Could answers be given in a non public way? (Virtual post its, whiteboards, visual indicators, desk flags) By considering how we intend to give our feedback second (after our planning for learning), can give us a different aspect on our planning and the activities which we involve. Breaking a task into three steps from the start allows small time success but also measurable and manageable feedback. It's a bit like an all you can eat seafood buffet, pile your high plate in one go, I become full and lethargic. Keep that buffet open for as many returns with my side plates as I want, I’ll be there all week.