Category Archives: Feedback

Do you have a fixed or fluid mindset?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by mwalker

Occasionally you stumble upon some research that just makes sense. Well this research about the effects of fixed and fluid mindsets on student motivation made sense to me. Have you heard someone say they just no good at………… maths or … Continue reading →

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Do student incentives give the wrong messages?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by mwalker

As we finish the school year and pack up for Christmas and the summer holidays I’m starting to reflect on what we achieved this year and what’s part of the journey ahead. We have just finished a 3 year building … Continue reading →

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Hattie’s comments on the effect of feedback on student learning

Posted on December 9, 2010 by mwalker

  A few of Hattie’s comments on feedback that he made at a recent seminar struck a discord with me: Feedback is much more about what students receive than teachers give. When feedback is given to the whole class its received … Continue reading →

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