I have learned about the importance of providing feedback to students in a timely fashion and also the usefulness of a rubric, but I have not really read any research on these two subjects. I found that the information provided in Classroom Instruction that Works very valuable. I plan to help my students to become more accountable for their own learning. I plan to start using a rubric by creating one to go along with my lesson plan on Civil War music.
I do have two concerns: what about the student who is satisfied with a low grade? and how do I motivate students to do their best?
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Sharon, what grade do you teach? I think that most elementary students tend to do better with a rubric. Once they have experience with a rubric then it becomes very clear to them what the expectations are and how they can achieve those expectations. Middle school and high school students may be more inclined to choose a level of effort and work to meet that level rather than their best work. I think speaking individually with students of concern and showing confidence in their ability might be a way to help them step up in performance. Motivation is one of those areas that seems to be a mystery to many of us because we teach very different individuals with varied backgrounds. Can anyone else shed some light for us?
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