What is it?
Also known as Error Correction, Corrective Feedback (CF) can be used as a tool for teachers in the classroom to give students an opportunity to understand their errors and be given alternative, expected behaviors.
-Brief statement
-Typically delivered in private
-Delivered in a calm voice
-Focused on a specific behavior
-Follow with specific praise after behavior is observed
-Avoid power struggles
Primary Examples
When a student shouts out an answer a teacher can say, "Please raise your hand next time when you have an answer."
Respond with, "Write on your own paper," when a child tries to write on their desk.
If a child hits another student, a teacher can say, "Our classmates are not for hitting. If you are upset with them, let them know what you don't like and if you need, I'm here to help you."
Secondary Examples
An older student is eating in class. Let them know, "You may eat your food outside during passing period, not in the classroom."
High school students are using their phones in class and not working on their assignment. Let them know, "phone use is not permitted during class time." Later, when they are working say, "I see you got to work on your assignment."
Non-Examples
A lengthly (5 minutes or more) conversation about the misbehavior.
Saying, "What were you thinking?"
Shouting, "No!" or any other loud outburst disrupting the flow of the class.
Debating with a child about wether or not they did exhibit the behavior. For example, if a child is told they need to work on their own paper instead of looking at their neighbor's paper and they deny they were, do not escalate the situation by engaging in an argument.