Let’s revisit Daniel and Jane from the opening scenario. Remember that Jane was feeling unheard and unsatisfied with the feedback she was receiving from her mentor, Daniel. While well-intended, Daniel’s feedback was vague and didn’t address the nuances of Jane’s concerns around improving her instructional skills. Ron Berger, a public school teacher for 25 years, who works with EL Education, Harvard Project Zero, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, summarizes the essence of effective feedback in the video.
Reflect
Reviewing the concepts and strategies explored in Unit 5, what specific knowledge and/or strategies might help Daniel in developing his skill of providing effective feedback to better support Jane’s professional growth?