Feedback

The importance of mentors cannot be underestimated, says Jamie Thom, as they can make or break a student teacher’s placement

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

Switching from written or typed feedback to recording voice notes for students has brought many benefits, says this teacher of English

We all want reflective students, writes Erin Miller, but our approach in nurturing this skill must be more than a tick-box exercise

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

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

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