course component
Feedback: A Powerful Tool for Raising Student Achievement in Language Arts
(Grade 3-5)
Holly Searl
Subject Area: Language Arts
Course Title: Feedback: A Powerful Tool for Raising Student Achievement in Language Arts
Course Requirements: Video Program and Assessment
Course Description: In this course, participants will learn to use current research to connect specific feedback on formative tasks to increase student achievement. They will gain a greater understanding of the critical link between recognizing the intent of outcomes, the necessity of aligning formative assessments with the outcomes, and the power of descriptive feedback to improve student achievement.
Course Objectives:
1. Identify two types of feedback - evaluative and descriptive
2. Review research related to feedback and student
achievement
3. Practice creating descriptive feedback matched to standards
4. Reflect on newly acquired knowledge and identify next steps
for classroom applications
Course Assessment:
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the online assessment after viewing the video program.
Alignment with Standards:
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory Standards
Professional Development Points: 2
Additional points may be earned through completion of follow-up activities.
Additional Helps: Follow-up activities and resources
It is recommended that participants in the video course complete follow-up activities to deepen their knowledge and skills. When these activities are completed in accordance with local staff development guidelines, participants may be able to earn additional professional development credit. Contact your local staff development office for determining how you might receive credit for completing the video program and additional credit for completing follow-up activities.
Follow-up Activity 1: Plan a lesson
Follow-up Activity 2: Feedback to Students
Follow-up Activity 3: Explore and Share Resources
