The Feedback Pendulum by Michael Chiles

The Feedback Pendulum by Michael Chiles

In the words of Bill Gates, 'We all need people who give us feedback. That's how we improve. The art of giving feedback is widely recognised as one of the most powerful tools in education and equally one of the most variable aspects in the way it is applied. In The Feedback Pendulum, Michael aims to explore how the use of feedback has evolved over time, drawing on a combination of research and sharing experiences, and examples of best practices across the different phases of education to establish a culture of efficient and effective feedback that supports the teaching and learning cycle. This book will unpick the research, the experience of expert practitioners, and practical strategies in the different phases of education, including: the evolution of feedback over time pre-school feedback primary and secondary school feedback; specialist education feedback parental feedback CPD feedback Through the use of spotlights from teachers and an education psychologist's perspective interweaved throughout, Michael provides a manifesto for enhancing feedback in education.

Michael Chiles is an experienced teacher who has been teaching geography for over 10 years and is currently a Head of Department. He is also an experienced Principal Examiner.
Michael writes blogs at GeogHod and tweets at @m_chiles. He enjoys walking and exploring the British countryside with his Border Collie.
His book, The CRAFT of Assessment, was published by John Catt in 2020, followed by The Feedback Pendulum in 2021.