The Feedback Pendulum

A manifesto for enhancing feedback in education

Michael Chiles

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English

John Catt Educational Ltd
08 January 2021

Schools; Teaching skills & techniques

In the words of Bill Gates, 'We all need people who give us feedback. That's how we improve.' The art of giving feedback is widely recognised as one of the most powerful tools in education and equally one of the most variable aspects in the way it is applied. In The Feedback Pendulum, Michael aims to explore how the use of feedback has evolved over time, drawing on a combination of research and sharing experiences, and examples of best practices across the different phases of education to establish a culture of efficient and effective feedback that supports the teaching and learning cycle.

This book will unpick the research, the experience of expert practitioners, and practical strategies in the different phases of education, including: the evolution of feedback over time; pre-school feedback; primary and secondary school feedback; specialist education feedback; parental feedback; and CPD feedback Through the use of spotlights from teachers and an education psychologist's perspective interweaved throughout, Michael provides a manifesto for enhancing feedback in education.

By: Michael Chiles
Imprint: John Catt Educational Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781913622190
ISBN 10: 1913622193
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 08 January 2021
Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Chiles is an experienced teacher who has been teaching geography for over 10 years and is currently a Head of Department. He is also an experienced Principal Examiner. Michael writes blogs at GeogHod and tweets at @m_chiles. He enjoys walking and exploring the British countryside with his Border Collie. His book, The CRAFT of Assessment, was published by John Catt in 2020.

Reviews for The Feedback Pendulum: A manifesto for enhancing feedback in education

In 'The Feedback Pendulum' Michael Chiles provides insights and examples for tackling the fact that feedback, as we all know, does not always have the desired impact. This thought provoking, practical book helps us get there. It is time, colleagues, to tackle head on, the ghastliness and laziness of generic feedback. It is time to get shot of quality assurance that relies on book scrutiny and the amount of marking in pupils' books. It is time to have proper conversations about the power of feedback to improve the work of pupils and professionals: 'The Feedback Pendulum' is a great starting point. -- Mary Myatt * Educational consultant and author * Feedback is an essential topic for every teacher and school leader. It can impact positively, or negatively, on pupils' learning and on teachers' workload. Too often though, schools are prone to damaging feedback fads. Perhaps the truth of these fads is that school teachers and leaders are uncertain about what feedback really means. Chiles' book is a helpful, pragmatic antidote to those all-too-common feedback fads. It synthesises a range of interesting evidence, voices from leaders and teachers, alongside practical approaches, to build a rich picture of what makes for effective feedback. As such, it provides vital food for thought for teachers and leaders of all stripes. -- Alex Quigley