Feedback

The latest research and best-practice advice when it comes to pupil feedback, including marking tips, staff workload, assessment and more

Friday

13th Dec 2024

7 leaders’ worst mistakes - and what they learned
From curriculum changes to poor hiring decisions, school and trust leaders share a mistake they made – and, crucially, what they learned from the experience
7 leaders' worst mistakes – and what they learned

Wednesday

11th Dec 2024

SQA data suggests falling levels of trust among school staff
SQA highlights improvements across most measures, but admits there’s ‘work to be done’ in ‘resetting’ relationships with teachers as it prepares to change into Qualifications Scotland
SQA data suggests falling levels of trust among school staff

Monday

9th Dec 2024

Why celebrating little wins is a big deal
It’s easy to only praise the big successes in school – but if you want to keep your teachers happy then make an effort to show your appreciation for all the little things they do, says this leader
Holding a small trophy

Saturday

23rd Nov 2024

What do student teachers need from a mentor?
The importance of mentors cannot be underestimated, says Jamie Thom, as they can make or break a student teacher’s placement
Luke Skywalker Yoda

Monday

21st Oct 2024

My Week As...group chief education officer at Cognita
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Dr Simon Camby
Simon Camby

Monday

14th Oct 2024

Audio feedback saves teachers time and students like it
Switching from written or typed feedback to recording voice notes for students has brought many benefits, says this teacher of English
How audio feedback offers alternative to written comments on pupils’ work

Wednesday

3rd Jul 2024

3 ways to nurture powerful student reflection
We all want reflective students, writes Erin Miller, but our approach in nurturing this skill must be more than a tick-box exercise
3 ways to help students reflect meaningfully

Tuesday

4th Jun 2024

Home economics teachers struggling with ‘relentless’ workload
With home economics mostly staffed by female teachers and often lacking support, an EIS survey reflects concerns that an unfair burden is being put on women
Home economics teachers struggling with ‘relentless’ workload

Wednesday

17th Apr 2024

How to get feedback right to create better learners
Getting feedback can be tough, and acting on it even tougher – so we must ensure our classes are taught to respond to feedback in a purposeful way, says Michael Hobbiss
Feedback

Friday

22nd Dec 2023

Does directed improvement and reflection time work?
No, argues Mark Enser. ‘Dirt’ is designed to make feedback visible, rather than useful – and it’s time to get rid of it
Does directed improvement and reflection time work?