Ever since beginning my research on quality casual teaching, I have been reading about the necessity of leaving written feedback for the regular classroom teacher to keep them informed. Last week was my first week of teaching, so I used a few thank you cards I had lying around as they seemed suitable for the occasion. Now I am through the first week, I am rethinking my approach for the long-term. Some have said that it is best to use typed notes if possible, but I have found my ICT resources somewhat limited going into schools. However, I have seen one template that impressed me. A simple printed format that allowed space for neat, hand-written notes. While I am accepting of the desire to make such forms 'pretty' or 'cute', I can't say I really saw the relevance of the cow and barn pictures though. Perhaps I would understand if it had been in a country school or after taking an excursion to a farm, but this was not the case. So, upon reflecting on a few templates, I have set out to create my own. I had to include the 'handy helpers' box, as I love providing opportunities for the 'difficult' students to prove themselves and surprise the teacher.
- Relief Teaching - Feedback Template - This is a simple layout, similar to my own, but with typed plans already inserted.
- Teacher Brain - Freebies - Scroll down a bit and you will find 'Today in your class, note template.' It has the additions of pictures and a column to indicate whether or not the work was marked.
- Miss L's Whole Brain Teaching - Substitute Teacher Binder Freebie - The prettiest of them all and includes a whole pack of sheets for casual teaching.
- The 2 Teaching Divas - Forms at Your Fingertips - Presenting another range of forms, I find this one is nicely balanced between 'cute' and 'distracting.' Their feedback form is a more general overview, rather than a lesson-by-lesson recall.
What do you feel is essential information to provide in a feedback form? Does cuteness factor matter for you?
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