Spread the loveOne of the hallmarks of a great educator is one who utilizes feedback to the betterment of their teaching. The difficult part is getting the correct type of feedback that allows the teacher to grow. The Federation University of Australia provides a breakdown of the four primary constructive feedback types: Negative feedback – corrective comments about past behavior. Focuses on behavior that wasn’t successful and shouldn’t be repeated. Positive feedback – affirming comments about past behavior. It focuses on behavior that was successful and should be continued. Negative feed-forward – corrective comments about future performance. It focuses on […]

Spread the loveIntroduction The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life, and the education system is no exception. College-required standardized testing, which includes the SAT and ACT, is one of the areas impacted by this ongoing crisis. With mounting accessibility challenges and controversies, an increasing number of universities are reevaluating their reliance on these tests for admissions decisions. As a result, the importance of standardized testing has seen a sharp decline during the pandemic. Challenges to Standardized Testing Amidst the Pandemic 1. Cancellation of Test Dates and Limited Testing Centers Standardized test dates have been frequently canceled […]