1.7 - Teacher Feedback and Student Agency
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Importance of Teacher Feedback
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Today, we're going to discuss the role of teacher feedback in our assessment process. Feedback is not just about telling you what you did wrong; it's about guiding you to improve your work.
How exactly does feedback help us improve?
Great question, Student_1! Descriptive feedback helps you identify your strengths and areas for improvement. For example, if I say your use of color in your painting is effective but suggest more variety, you know exactly what to focus on.
Does that mean we should just follow the feedback without questioning?
Not at all, Student_2! You're encouraged to reflect critically. Think of feedback as a starting point for your own learning. You can disagree and suggest your own ideas too!
What if we want to know about our progress over time?
Excellent point, Student_3! Regular formative feedback allows you to track your growth. Keeping a process journal can help document this journey and show how you've improved.
Can we get feedback from each other too?
Absolutely, Student_4! Peer assessment promotes collaboration, and it's a great way to gain different perspectives on your work.
So let’s summarize: teacher feedback guides your improvement, encourages reflection, and supports collaboration through peer assessment.
Fostering Student Agency
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Now, moving on to student agency. This refers to your ability to take ownership of your learning. How do you think self-assessment plays a role in this?
I think it helps us make decisions about our work?
Exactly! When you assess your work, you reflect on what you've done and decide what to improve. Let's say you notice a lack of experimentation in your art. You might set a goal to try new techniques.
And peer assessment helps with that too, right?
Yes, Student_2! Giving and receiving feedback from your peers not only enhances your critical thinking but also helps build a collaborative classroom environment.
What if we disagree with our peer's feedback?
Healthy disagreement can lead to deeper discussions. It’s an opportunity to articulate your creative choices and understand different viewpoints.
So it's all about collaboration and taking responsibility for our learning?
Absolutely, Student_4! In summary, fostering student agency through self and peer assessment empowers you to own your artistic development.
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The section highlights how descriptive teacher feedback aligned with evaluation criteria enhances student learning and encourages self and peer-assessment, fostering critical thinking and ownership of artistic development.
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Teacher Feedback and Student Agency
In the MYP Arts framework, teacher feedback plays an essential role in guiding student learning and improvement. Teachers provide descriptive feedback that is directly related to the assessment criteria, allowing students to understand their strengths and areas for growth. Through constructive feedback, students can make informed adjustments to their creative processes.
Furthermore, fostering student agency is a critical aspect of assessment in MYP Arts. Students are encouraged to engage in self-assessment, reflecting on their own work and learning. Peer assessment is also encouraged, promoting collaboration and critical thinking among students. This active participation in the assessment process leads to greater ownership of their creative development, empowering them to take responsibility for their artistic journeys.
Overall, integrating teacher feedback and student agency within the assessment framework not only improves performance but also nurtures creative expression, reflection, and personal growth, aligning with the goals of the MYP Arts curriculum.
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Importance of Teacher Feedback
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• Teachers provide descriptive feedback aligned with the criteria to help students improve.
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Teacher feedback is an essential part of the learning process. It gives students specific information about their strengths and weaknesses concerning the assessment criteria. This feedback helps guide students in understanding what they need to do to enhance their skills and performances. By receiving constructive and clear feedback, students can make the necessary adjustments to their work and grow in their artistic abilities.
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Think of teacher feedback like a coach giving tips to a player during a game. Just as the coach points out what the player did well and what they can improve on, teachers help students understand how to enhance their work for better results.
Encouragement of Self and Peer Assessment
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• Students are encouraged to self-assess and peer-assess, fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning.
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Self-assessment involves students evaluating their work based on set criteria, allowing them to recognize their progress and areas that need improvement. Peer-assessment encourages students to evaluate the work of their classmates, which not only helps them gain new perspectives but also fosters a supportive learning environment. Both self and peer assessments develop critical thinking skills by prompting students to reflect deeply on the creative process and artistic intentions.
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Imagine a student giving feedback on a friend’s artwork. By discussing what they liked or suggesting improvements, they learn to analyze art better and reflect on their own work. It's akin to a group of chefs tasting each other’s dishes to provide insights and enhance their cooking skills.
Fostering Student Agency
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• Assessment fosters student agency, giving learners ownership of their creative development.
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Student agency refers to the ability of students to take charge of their own learning and decisions. The assessment process, when designed thoughtfully, empowers students to make informed choices about their artistic development. This ownership encourages them to explore their creativity freely, seek feedback proactively, and take responsibility for their learning journey. When students feel in control, they are often more motivated and engaged.
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Consider a gardener tending to their own plants. They decide which seeds to plant and how to nurture them. Similarly, students who have agency in their learning can choose the projects, themes, and techniques that resonate with them, leading to a more personal and meaningful artistic experience.
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Descriptive Feedback: Essential for student improvement through targeted insights.
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Student Agency: Empowering students to take charge of their creative learning processes.
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Self-Assessment: Critical for reflecting on personal growth and setting goals.
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Peer Assessment: Fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives in learning.
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A teacher provides specific comments on a student's artwork, focusing on the use of color and technique.
During a class critique, students share feedback with each other and discuss improvements to their performance piece.
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Feedback leads to success, it’s how you learn to progress.
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Once in a classroom, students received feedback like gems of wisdom from their teacher. With each note, they unearthed hidden skills, transforming their art through reflection and growth.
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F.A.I.R: Feedback, Agency, Improvement, Reflection. A reminder that these four elements foster artistic growth.
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S.P.A.R. - Self-assess, Peer-assess, Agency, Reflect. Help remembering how to navigate assessment.
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- Descriptive Feedback
Detailed commentary provided by teachers that highlights strengths and areas for improvement in student work.
- Student Agency
The ability of students to take ownership of their own learning process and make informed decisions about their work.
- SelfAssessment
The process in which students evaluate their own work, identifying strengths and areas for growth.
- Peer Assessment
Feedback exchanged between students about each other's work, which promotes collaboration and critical dialogue.
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