Descriptive Feedback: Student Voice

Students are always giving us feedback

Role Play

Body Language

Incomplete work

Gestures

Silence

Sleep

Aggresion

Disorganization

Non-compliance

Developing reciprocal relationships

co-creating learning opportunities

co-designing the learning space

co-constructing assessments

partnering with their students

Listening with Ears,
Eyes and Open Minds

Formal

Surveys

Online posts

Exit cards

Interviews

Informal

Observations

Anecdotes

Peer to Peer Interactions

Product Analysis

CO-CREATES A RESPONSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Do

participate in issues
that matter to them

belong in meaningful relationships

shape and contribute
to their learning
environment

Feel

Motivated

Respect

Self efficacy

Belonging

Autonomy

Community

Be

Curious

Active

Engaged

Involving Students Creates Clear Outlets for their Voice

Thinking About the Feedback Loop

Shared Leadership

Students are co-leaders of
learning and accept mutual
responsibility for planning,
assessment of learning
and responsive actions

Participation

Student involvement in
planning, decision making
and implementation is key

Expression

Educators use information
about student progress and
well-being to inform teaching
decisions

Partnership

Students take a lead role in
identifying issues to be
pursued and the educator
supports by naming
the learning

Consultation

Educators look beyond
student work to student
engagement and invite
student discussion and
dialogue about learning