Tag Archives: target setting

Blog bulletin – Feedback, Feed forward and Marking

Posted on February 16, 2016 by joannemilesconsulting

 At the moment I am having lots of conversations with teachers in colleges about the challenges of marking, phrasing feedback and getting students to engage with it actively. Here are two really thought provoking and practical blogs on this topic, with … Continue reading →

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Blogs on target setting and assessing learning: great for teachers and coaches

Posted on October 22, 2014 by joannemilesconsulting

https://joannemilesconsulting.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/developing-self-and-peer-assessment-skills-for-teachers-and-learners/ https://joannemilesconsulting.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/smart-just-isnt-smart-enough/ Clarifying aims and objectives with learners: an opportunity to engage them or a bureaucratic process? Peer Review of Targets with a Buddy: interesting short video clip And what have you learnt so far? Using questions to check and assess learning

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Supported Experiments at NESCOT Case Study: Improving High Grades in Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Posted on August 9, 2013 by joannemilesconsulting

Following a successful Ofsted inspection in September 2010, The Health and Social Care team at Nescot further reviewed data for success and achievement and in particular, compared our results to national benchmark data for high grades.  We were able to … Continue reading →

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SMART just isn’t smart enough

Posted on October 31, 2012 by joannemilesconsulting

I am becoming more and more disillusioned with SMART target setting and the related ILP process. I think we need to consider if it’s fit for purpose. The notion is that specific, measurable, achievable, realistic targets will help learners focus … Continue reading →

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