Visible Learning: Feedback

by John Hattie, Shirley Clarke

Feedback is arguably the most critical and powerful aspect of teaching and learning. Yet, there remains a paradox: why is feedback so powerful and why is it so variable? It is this paradox which Visible Learning: Feedback aims to unravel and resolve. Combining research excellence, theory and vast teaching expertise, this book covers the principles and practicalities of feedback, including: With numerous case-studies, examples and engaging anecdotes woven throughout, the authors also shed light on what creates an effective feedback culture and provide the teaching and learning structures which give the best possible framework for feedback. Visible Learning: Feedback brings together two internationally known educators and merges Hattie’s world-famous research expertise with Clarke’s vast experience of classroom practice and application, making this book an essential resource for teachers in any setting, phase or country.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction, Professional Development

188 pages, Hardcover

Published August 23, 2018

About the author

John Allan Clinton Hattie ONZM (born 1950) was born in Timaru, New Zealand, and has been a professor of education and director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute at the University of Melbourne, Australia, since March 2011. He was previously professor of education at the University of Auckland.

Source: Wikipedia

Reviews

[Erin Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

While there is a lot of valuable information in this book for teachers and educators, I just didn't like how it was organized and written. Each chapter had a completely different organizational method, and, as an English teacher, that really bothers me. I just think a little more tweaking could have made this a more cohesive read. I often found myself going back to re-read or look ahead because some of the information seemed out of place.

I'm sure I'll use a lot of what is in this book, but again, I just wish it were presented differently.

[Sean Deegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for an online class I’m taking. It was superb. It gave me so many ideas I want to use and incorporate next year. The way they talk about the classroom culture where feedback is Incorporated is a bit unrealistic, but that’s what makes me want to strive for it. Learners who know where they are going, assess what they need to improve on, and know when they’ve met the criteria to move on. Now I need time to make the assignments and build in time for authentic feedback and revision.

[Tracy Jaconette · Rating 5 out of 5]

If quality assessment is on your mind, you must read this book! Learning depends on feedback that happens in real time and helps students answer the questions: Where am I going? How am I going? and How can it be improved and where to next? Effective feedback only occurs when it is received and acted upon. This book, filled with loads of examples and helps educators curate a feedback environment where students can hear, interpret and use feedback in their learning.

[Fiona Lodge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been implementing verbal feedback strategies suggested in this book for 5 weeks. Already I can see a significant impact on my learners. Fantastic book, easy to understand and read when I'm tired at the end of the school day.

[Elizabeth Croston · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this for work PD. I didn't learn too much that I didn't already know. My question now is, how are we going to implement this as a school and not just have it be another book that we read and nothing becomes of it?

[Sian Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shirley Clarke! Still the go to educationalist for no nonsense clarity around AFL. Refreshing.😀

[Robbie Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant synthesis of the research on feedback.
Essential reading for the teaching and learning leader.

[Turquoise Brennan · Rating 4 out of 5]

the first 2 chapters were great reminders of the research behind the most efficient practices and how more can get done DURING if we stay vigilant in the moment.

[Freya Odell · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent collation on how to do feedback well. Definitely lots to think about and unpack.