The Feedback Pendulum: A manifesto for enhancing feedback in education

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; and 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 senior leader and principal examiner who has been teaching geography working in the North West. Alongside his daily teaching role, Michael supports teachers and leaders nationally and internationally, as well as writing literature for leading subject publishers. Michael shares his experiences of the classroom and leadership at GeogHod and tweets at @m_chiles. He enjoys walking and exploring the British countryside with his Border Collie, Daisy. His recent books, The CRAFT of Assessment, The Feedback Pendulum and The Sweet Spot, were published by John Catt.