Teacher surveys build student connections

A high-school social studies teacher says regularly surveying students throughout the year -- from personal check-ins to reflections on major assignments -- has strengthened relationships, improved communication and helped identify student needs more quickly. He notes that the practice encourages honest... See more

Itʼs worth noting that immediate feedback is not always helpful in learning environments. Delayed feedback can provoke productive reflection and metacognition through student predictions. We donʼt yet know of a strong theory on when each kind of feedback is appropiate. Read more on this topic from Dan Meyer.