Toolkit: How to get feedback on your teaching
How do you usually get feedback on your teaching?
This free, printable poster, which is part of our professional development toolkit, helps you identify different ways to get feedback on your teaching, through feedback from learners, observation, learner work and performance, and reflection. You can view the poster online or print it to display in a space you share with other teachers.
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NARRATOR: How to get feedback on your teaching [Uplifting background music] [On screen: How to get feedback on your teaching].
How do you know if your teaching is working? Getting feedback from different sources is great for your professional development and will help you identify what works and what you can improve.
Your learners [On screen: Your learners]. Feedback from your learners is one of the most valuable ways of finding out what's working and what might need to change. Use questionnaires, get quick feedback after activities or include speaking activities that encourage learners to share their opinions of their lessons.
Observation [On screen: Observation]. Lesson observations can give you different perspectives and insights. Invite a colleague to watch part of a lesson and give feedback on specific points, or record your lesson and observe it yourself.
Learner work and performance [On screen: Learner work and performance]. What learners are learning can tell you a lot about whether your teaching is effective. Note participation during lessons. Collect and review samples of learner writing and speaking. Observe how they work together, improve their work or solve problems.
Reflection [On screen: Reflection] Regularly reflecting on what you’re doing helps you identify if you need to make adjustments. Reflect during and after lessons. Discuss your lessons with other teachers. Keep a reflective journal. Feedback is such a powerful tool for growth, whether it comes from your learners, a colleague, or your own observation and reflection. What feedback can you collect today to improve teaching and learning in your classroom?
Poster text
How to get feedback on your teaching
Evidence of learning can help us to measure and understand if changes we make in our classrooms have worked. Feedback can come from our learners, their work, our own observations or those of colleagues.
Learners
- Use questionnaires.
- Get quick feedback after activities.
- Include speaking activities that explore learners' opinions of their lessons.
Observation
- Invite a colleague to watch part of a lesson and give feedback on specific points.
- Record your lesson and observe it yourself.
Learner work and performance
- Note participation during lessons.
- Collect and review samples of learner writing and speaking.
- Assess performance.
Reflection
- Reflect during and after lessons.
- Discuss your lessons with other teachers.
- Keep a reflective journal.
'... asking learners for feedback and ideas helps show they are valued and that their opinions matter.'