Feedback preferences questionnaire for teaching partners

This questionnaire invite you (mentor and novice) to think about different aspects of giving and receiving feedback. Consider using these questions to 1) discuss preferences with your teaching partner and 2) make some initial decisions about agreed-upon routines for feedback.

1. How would you finish the following sentences?

Feedback is best given _____.

When I excel at something or show improvement in an area, I like for this to be recognized through _____.

When there are things I need to work on improving, I prefer for this to be shared through _____.

2. Think of a time when you received feedback that was hard for you to hear and learn from. How could this feedback have been more constructive for you?

3. Generally when and how do you prefer to give and/or receive feedback?

While students are working, to let me make changes in real-time

At the next available break

During lunch or planning

At the end of the day

At the start of the next day

First through writing, with time to reflect and then discuss

4. Rate how much you agree (A) or disagree (D) with the following statements—and discuss what these ratings might look like and mean for your work together.

I like feedback that directly focuses on changes or areas for improvement.

I like feedback that highlights strengths, then discusses areas for improvement.

I like to give feedback verbally.

I like to receive feedback verbally.

I like to give feedback in writing.

I like to receive feedback in writing.

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