Descriptive Feedback

What it is

What is descriptive feedback?

Descriptive feedback relates to specific information, in the form of written comments or verbal conversations, that help the learner understand what she or he needs to do in order to improve.

*** This is a working/draft definition that will evolve over time as the district iCouncil committee continues their work on this element of the instructional framework. ***

This is a short video introducing feedback, how it can be used, and its potential impact on student learning. This is a great resource for teachers new to feedback.

AITSL. “Effective Feedback Animation.” YouTube, YouTube, 18 Apr. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjCzbSLyIwI&feature=youtu.be.

Coming soon:

    • Other names that might be used in research literature
    • Why it is important
    • Connection to Danielson Model