iv. step forward: gather feedback
Gathering meaningful feedback through targeted questioning gains the insight of direct users and demonstrates commitment to learners.iv. step forward: gather feedback
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Questions to consider
Questions to consider
1. In what ways will participants be asked to provide insights and feedback on the session? If you are using a feedback form, does the form ask participants to:
Identify personal takeaways from the learning experience?
Articulate possible next steps in applying learning to personal practice?
Provide feedback on the session’s areas of strength and need?
transfer tip
Get meta— ask for feedback on the feedback process to help participants recognize features that structure quality feedback sessions. transfer tip
WHAT CAN MY PD DO BETTER?
WHAT CAN MY PD DO BETTER?
Sometimes that's a daunting question...sometimes it is an invigorating question.
Just as teachers use interactions with students to check progress, assess learning, and refine their teaching practice, getting feedback from participants is imperative to improving your PD practice.
The great part is, feedback forms are simple to create and send.
focus on participant growth
focus on participant growth
“When considering what to ask participants for feedback on, it is important to focus on each participants’ professional growth rather than just the performance of the presenter.”
- PD Program Manager
pro tip for the content of your feedback form
pro tip for the content of your feedback form
Keep it short and purposeful
Balance closed- and open-ended questions
Gather demographic data
Allow for anonymity
Tie to your intended outcome (when possible)
paper or electronic?
paper or electronic?
Paper forms enable you to receive 100% participation, if handed out directly after the session.
Electronic forms enable easier data analysis, especially with Google Forms.
Pro tip to get the most feedback
Pro tip to get the most feedback
Include time at the end of your session to fill out the feedback form
Add it into your agenda for more accountability
If the feedback form is paper, have forms printed and ready to hand out
If the feedback form is paper, place the paper face down on participants' tables at the beginning of the session
If the feedback form is electronic, set up a pre-arranged system so you can click send as soon as you finish the PD
On that note...
On that note...
Now that you know more about how important feedback is, want to share yours with us? We greatly value your thoughts to help us improve our practice!
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