Actionable information focuses on the content, timing, and tone for feedback, which can impact its usefulness for student learning.
According to Hattie & Timprly (2007), feedback needs to address the following questions for learners:
Where am I going?
What are the goals?
How am I going?
What progress is being made toward the goal?
Where to next?
What activities must be completed to make better progress?
Actionable Information: Cost & strategies
When bringing effective feedback into your classroom, try the following strategies, recommended by the Education Endowment Foundation:
Be accurate and clear
Address progress made
Give specific, concrete steps for improvement
đź’ˇ Actionable Information: Inclusive practices
When it comes to providing feedback, actionable information is essential for all students. The same best practices used for general education students can be applied to providing feedback for students with disabilities. Research indicates that feedback must continue to be goal-focused, immediate, constructive, and respectful.
You want to think about feedback on an individual level. Think about the student as a person and their needs. For example, some students might want to be pushed a little further. Some may need more concrete action steps. Some students might need one area of focus at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed, while others might like getting all the feedback at once. When providing actionable information, always think about the individual student.