Giving Feedback Giving Verbal Feedback Characteristics of effective

Giving Feedback

Giving Verbal Feedback • Characteristics of effective interpersonal feedback – Descriptive feedback rather than evaluative or advisory – Specific feedback rather than general – Feedback directed toward changeable behaviors or situations – Concise feedback – Feedback checked to ensure clear communication

Giving verbal feedback • Guidelines for giving effective feedback – Solicited feedback rather than imposed – Direct feedback rather than indirect – Culturally sensitive feedback – Well-timed feedback

Effective feedback or not? • Let’s discuss my observation of your class, George. I couldn’t help but see that you have a very specific and detailed lesson plan. I also noticed that you frowned when Lea got out of her seat three times and you had to walk her back to it. It really screwed up your instructional pace.

Effective feedback or not? • Thank you for letting me observe your class, Jana. I can’t believe what a group of wild things you have to deal with. I thought it was incredible the way you handled them. They sure learned their lesson, didn’t they?

Paraprofessional Feedback – Descriptive feedback rather than evaluative or advisory – Specific feedback rather than general – Feedback directed toward changeable behaviors or situations – Concise feedback – Feedback checked to ensure clear communication

Approaches to Co-Teaching • Name of Approach • Teacher roles • Example within subject matter

Role of the Special Educator in Collaboration with Families • • • Provide____ Report_______ ***guidelines Family information_____ Instruction_____ Interpret_____ Use effective ____