Feedback for Teaching from students and a mentor teacher

Way of teaching to  I need to explain more clearly, more slowly, and explain in a simple
be improved way.
summarised from a  I need to find out a way to teach to turn complicated contents
Year 8 Maths and appear easy for students.
Science class  Students need more fun activities, such as experiments and hands-
student feedback on activities.
 I need to make sure every task is finished on time, so that the
timing for the next activity is not affected.
 Some students need more time for completing their tasks.
 Some students prefer big assignments for inquiry-based learning
than regular exercises in Maths lessons.
Way of teaching to  For some students who believe that they need more time in
be improved completing tasks, or those who believe that they are slow learners, I
summarised from a need to talk to them about learning and change their fixed mindset
mentor teacher’s to growth mindset. Know who these students are and how I can
comments on teach them (1.1)
student feedback  Further use of differentiation strategies to meet student’s individual
needs (1.5).
 I need to find a balance between directed learning and hands-on
activities (4.2).
 For the students who complain that I am too harsh on their devices,
such as asking them to shut down laptops and not to use mobile
phones while instructions are given, I need to talk to them about
why I do this and get them to come up with reasons why they need
to comply (4.3).
 I need to provide opportunities for students to reflect on why they
are doing what they are doing.
 Use pre-assessment and previous student results to guide planning.
 I need to be clear about my role as a teacher and a student’s role.
 Teacher’s role: supporting, facilitating, encouraging, assisting
student learning; providing opportunities for students to learn, such
as asking questions; providing feedback for student learning.
 Student’s role: learning; keeping curious; raising questions;
investigating; finding solutions; evaluating their own learning.
 Students need to have the ownership of their learning.

Focus area 1.1 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students

Focus area 1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full
range of abilities

Focus area 4.2 Manage classroom activities

Focus area 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour

Focus area 3.6 Evaluate and improve teaching programs

Focus area 6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs