Feedback for impact

Effective feedback is one of the most powerful influences on learning. This course supports teachers in making feedback more meaningful, engaging, and impactful. Combining research insights with practical classroom strategies, it helps teachers ensure feedback is clear, timely, and actionable – and that learners know how to use it to improve.

Teachers will explore a range of feedback approaches, including verbal, written, self and peer assessment, whole-class strategies, and technology-assisted methods. Each section blends theory with practical guidance to help teachers refine their techniques and overcome common challenges.

Key themes include:

– Understanding what makes feedback effective and actionable
– Using verbal and written feedback to guide learning
– Supporting self and peer assessment for reflection and independence
– Applying whole-class feedback to address learning patterns efficiently
– Using digital tools, such as audio comments and AI, to enhance reponsiveness
– Encouraging students to actively engage with and act on feedback

Course outcome: Teachers will have a toolkit of evidence-informed strategies to make feedback a powerful driver of progress and motivation in their classrooms.