Formative Feedback
I liked the information about formative feedback and summative feedback. I am placed in an interesting position where my university wants us to use formative feedback but the only place where real feedback happens is in the grading process. We have development sessions on how to do formative feedback and it is all good, but it is integrated with the grade assignment.
Based on these section that type of feedback should be summative. What is really being said in my past training applied to meaningful feedback and the points about formative were good, but seem to be misplaced. I always wondered how to include formative feedback in the grading process and now it seems more clear, that is really the place for summative feedback.
I think I will reevaluate the feedback process in my class and explore how formative feedback can actually be given in the structure of the courses in which I am required to operate.
Donald,
I do, however, use peer feedback as a part of the grade. We all do what works for us. Thanks!
What your school is saying to you is that they doe not understand the four different types of feedback. Formative feedback is not graded, summative feedback is graded. Peer and self feedback are also not graded. It is important to understand the definitions of the terms. This is my opinion.
Marshall,
Correct. The inter-connectivity between content, assignments and feedback is important. Thanks!
The formative feedback can be linking the assignments, just as if you are working a math problem, the lectures and or assignments are inter-linked.
Leah,
Anything you can do to understand what the students don't understand is great. We want to help students succeed. Nice job.
One thing I do to provide formative feedback is to provide a discussion area for students to ask question. I teach math and encourage them to ask similar problems and provide solutions to those on the assignment. This allows me to see their thinking and mathematical process and make recommendations for improvement so they can use these on the actual assignment. While not everyone takes advantage of the opportunity it is valuable for those that choose to.
Sara,
I'm on the same path as you. I use it more for reflection and to get ongoing information from the students. I don't use it for grading purposes. Thanks!
Hi Craig,
Depending on the literature, I have seen formative feedback tied to assignment of scores/grades. In online practice, formative feedback can be incorporated in discussion boards and emails. Personally, I consider it an opportunity to assist the student to reflect on what was done well and provide opportunities and resources for improvement on other areas.
Craig,
I am glad the information was helpful. It is always good to reevaluate what we are doing. Keep up the good work.
