During formal assessment times for students, it can be a great idea to give them the opportunity to assess you as a teacher. This removes some of the power imbalance inherent in reporting periods and lets learner that their voice is honored in your classroom. It also reinforces the concept that we as teachers are perpetual learners and we learn from our students as well.

While it can be vulnerable to ask for that feedback, it can undoubtedly be the most valuable feedback you receive on your teaching. Our learners don't just come in for an observation - they are uniquely aware of the day to day practices and culture of our classroom.

This can easily be done in a non-digital way. In fact having students create the success criteria for a teacher and then creating the report card can lead to many creative variations! Here are some resources you can use to get your class to assess your teaching. We've also included an administrator report card - as an instructional leader, your teachers are your class and can provide you with valuable feedback.