Peer Feedback: The Story of Austin's Butterfly

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Building Excellence in Student Work Through Critique and Revision

 What do you know about peer feedback?
Have you ever tried it in any of your classes?

 Now let´s watch the following video.
"This six-minute video gives a clear picture of how student work can improve through focused critique. It shows the evolution of a scientific illustration of a butterfly through multiple drafts toward a high-quality final product."




Critique and Feedback: The Story of Austin's Butterfly from Expeditionary Learning on Vimeo.

So far so good, but.... is there anything we (teachers) can learn in relation to our own learning?
State 3 ideas you can pick from the video which describe the aspects you´d highlight. 

 The following article provides some ideas particularly suitable for young learners. Have a look at the four ideas described and share your ideas with the group. 

 Strategies to enhance peer feedback

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 5, 2017 at 12:26 PM

    The children's reaction to the fourth drawing is awesome!
    The video highlights the importance of being honest with one's correction,, as well as showing alternatives instead of just pointing out what is not right.
    Regarding the person whose task is being evaluated, it's necessary to understand the importance of giving a second, third etc try

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