The document discusses feedback mechanisms and reporting. It defines constructive feedback and lists its criteria. It explains the meaning and types of reporting which include individual parent/teacher meetings, individual written reports, parent teacher group meetings, and parent newsletters. It also discusses reflective practices to improve assessments and raise instruction quality.
The document discusses feedback mechanisms and reporting. It defines constructive feedback and lists its criteria. It explains the meaning and types of reporting which include individual parent/teacher meetings, individual written reports, parent teacher group meetings, and parent newsletters. It also discusses reflective practices to improve assessments and raise instruction quality.
a) Concept &Criteria of Constructive feedback b) Reporting (Meaning and types of Reporting) c) Reflective practices to improvise assessments towards raising the standards of quality of instructions d) Statistical Application for interpretation and reporting: 1. Calculation and Interpretation of Mean and Median 2. Interpretation of Standard Deviation with reference to Normal Probability Curve 3. Interpretation of Percentile and Percentile Rank Concept of Constructive Feedback • Constructive feedback is communication that brings to an individual's attention an area in which their performance could improve, in a manner that helps the individual understand and internalize the information. • Constructive feedback does not focus on fault or blame; it is specific and is directed towards the action, not the person. • Constructive Feedback is: 1. Useful 2. Meaningful 3. Impactful 4. Easy to understand • Constructive Feedback is not: 1. Critical 2. Accusatory 3. Vague Criteria of Constructive Feedback Content Manner Timing Frequency
What do you say? How do you say? When do How frequently
do you say?
Be specific Correcting by Correcting
example immediately
Relevant to, the Before, student
task, Outcome, moves onto next student task Reporting Meaning • Reporting is the process of communicating information about student achievement and progress gained from the assessment process. • The purpose of reporting is to support learning and teaching by providing feedback to students. • Students' learning achievements and progress is reported to parents. • Information about students' achievements is also be valuable for teacher for systematic planning of further learning activities Types of Reporting 1) Individual Parent/ Teacher Meeting • Parent/teacher meetings provide a good opportunity for teachers to explain assessment results to parents. • Teachers can communicate the results of each individual student as well as the performance of the school as a whole. • Teachers also can explain initiatives that have been undertaken to improve student learning • Parents can ask teachers questions about assessment and classroom activities. 2) An Individual Written Report Sent Home • A written report does not provide the face-to-face interaction of a parent/teacher meeting, but it can be an effective method for distributing assessment information. • Educators must be sure that the report carefully describes the assessment process and clearly explains how to interpret the results • The report also should include a phone number that parents can call if they have any questions 3) Parent Teacher Group Meetings • An effective method for distributing assessment information in general of the entire class. • Parent/teacher meetings provide a good opportunity for teachers to explain assessment results to parents. • Teachers also can explain initiatives that have been undertaken to improve student learning. • Parents can ask teachers questions about assessment and classroom activities 4) Parent Newsletter Articles • A parent newsletter is another means of distributing assessment information. • Articles in such a newsletter can describe - the assessment process, the scoring procedures, the school's placement on an overall level, and any initiatives that are being undertaken to improve future learning. Reflective practices to improvise assessments towards raising the standards of quality of instructions • Reflective practice is an inquiry-oriented process during which a teacher engages in a cycle of thought and subsequent action on professional experience. • Reflection in action is to reflect on behavior as it happens, • Reflection on action reflecting after the event, to review, analyze, and evaluate the situation.