Blog | What Teachers Really Want When It Comes to Feedback

This article examines what types of feedback teachers find most useful for improving their teaching and student learning. Based on a study of K–12 teachers, it identifies five key characteristics of effective feedback: it should focus on student learning, come from students in their classes, be trustworthy, be delivered quickly, and be communicated in a meaningful, non-threatening way. The study highlights how traditional feedback models often fail to meet teachers’ needs and emphasizes the importance of feedback that directly supports their instructional decisions. This resource is useful for educators, school leaders, and instructional coaches seeking to enhance feedback practices in schools.