Individual Meetings
I find that once students complete a research/writing project it is not sufficient to just return their submission with a grade and brief handwritten comment. Alternatively, I find that meeting with each student and giving them very specific feedback is most helpful. More importantly, it gives the student an opportunity to clear up areas of confusion, or receive special praise for areas that were nicely executed. Ultimately, if students know there will be an individual meeting, they are less likely to turn in substandard work.
This is good. I give and ask for feedback all during the course. This way you don't get surprised by the students failing the test.
Hi Michelle,
I am sure this experience was valuable to your "not-so-good" students in terms them seeing the interest that you have in their feedback as well as the other students. Be interesting to see if by providing some input to you about the course they did any better in their efforts.
Gary
I sat down with all of my students at mid-term this quarter and asked what I could do to make the class better. I got some good responses and some improvements that I appreciated.
I also had a chance to talk to some of my not-so-good doers and get some feedback from them. I liked that they were open and could express there thoughts. I hoped it would show them that I am a person too and am willing to listen to concerns and advice.
Hi Barbara,
This is also a great way to continue to develop rapport with students. The individual meetings enable both you and your students to understand each other better. I think this is a great way of giving feedback that is customized to each student.
Gary
