Week 5

Read Chapter 5: Providing Feedback that Moves Learning Forward


Select and respond to one of the questions below. Be sure to include the question at the top of your response so we know which question you are addressing. (due Sunday 11:59 pm)

Return to the blog and comment on another participant's post. (due Monday 11:59 pm)


  1. What kinds of feedback are used in your classroom? How effective do you think it is for helping students improve?
  2. What types of feedback lower student performance? How can it be avoided?
  3. Why is it necessary that feedback that includes praise is related to factors within an individual’s control?

In addition to responding to a question, select a practical technique discussed at the end of the chapter and describe how you could use or adapt the technique in your classroom. (due Tuesday 11:59 pm)