The idea that feedback on papers need to be truly
“conversational” is the basis of Richard Straub’s piece on response. Straub
outlines multiple things that need to be present in comments for them to be
genuinely conversational. Which aspect of conversing through feedback and
comments do you think you will struggle with them most? Is this something you
have experience with from any of the classes you have taken as a student?
In the Belanoff essay, we read a lot about grades and how
subjective the process of grading is. For those students who have come to FSU
from other institutions, do you think Belanoff was correct in suggesting that
grades are really a local concept and only significant to the institution where
they were given? How are the grading practices you are seeing at FSU different
than they ones you saw at your previous schools?
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteIn regards to question 1, I've had harsh criticism thrown at me quite a bit, until one day someone said hey this really good, but may I suggest this..." Positive reinforcement is one of the best ideas any teacher, coach, whoever is giving the feedback can bestow on a student. It's the first thing you hear and the rest of it won't sound as harsh or defeating. I hope that in my classroom, I can provide positive feedback and constructive criticism. Besides it's really not what you say, but how you say it, which is what I struggle with the most.