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Oral feedback cards

A Tool for Learning-Oriented Assessment

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on fostering a more learning-oriented assessment culture in schools, aiming to enhance students' learning outcomes. This involves improving communication with students about competence goals and criteria, as well as actively involving students in the assessment process. The report Better Assessment for Learning demonstrates that students who learn to assess their own work not only increase their learning outcomes but also become more motivated to learn.

To support this effort, Oral Feedback Cards have been developed as a practical and effective tool for teachers to engage students in assessment. The tool, inspired by various educational practices, was developed by Ellen Sjong, who has extensive experience in clarifying goals and developing assessment criteria in schools, and Bjørn Hauger, who has worked on promoting learning and well-being through meaningful dialogue between teachers and students.

What Are Oral Feedback Cards?

Oral Feedback Cards are a tool consisting of a deck of cards and a guidebook, designed to provide specific and positive feedback on oral skills. The deck contains 49 assessment criteria that describe achievement goals for effective oral presentations and is divided into categories such as the speaker's role and the listener's role. Examples of criteria include: You were good at starting with an introduction that captured interest or You demonstrated strong knowledge of the topic.

Each card contains two sentences. The first describes a specific skill or quality, while the second explains the value of the action, for example: This shows that you want to engage the audience and share your knowledge. This structure provides students with both a precise understanding of what they have achieved and why it matters.

In addition to the assessment cards, the tool includes six Improvement Cards with questions that promote reflection and learning, such as: What can others learn from you? and What would you like to practice further?

How to Use Oral Feedback Cards?

Oral Feedback Cards can be used in various settings:

Self-Assessment: Students use the cards to reflect on their own performance by sorting them into "can do" and "needs improvement" piles and identifying areas for practice.

Peer Assessment: Students provide specific and positive feedback on their peers' performances by reading cards that describe the strengths of the presenter. This fosters a sense of achievement and joy in learning.

Listener Assessment: Students give feedback to the audience by evaluating their ability to show external and internal attention, such as asking questions or showing engagement through body language.

Additionally, the cards are used in learning discussions about mastery and improvement, both individually and in groups, as well as in conversations about strengthening the classroom environment.

Effects of Oral Feedback Cards

Experiences with Oral Feedback Cards reveal several positive outcomes:

Students become more aware of what characterizes a good presentation and a good listener.

A safe and inclusive learning culture is created where all students receive positive feedback.

Students experience increased self-efficacy and motivation to learn.

Teachers benefit from a better structure for assessment and can more easily focus on students' oral skills.

Oral Feedback Cards also help create an active and engaged audience. Students learn that their role as listeners is just as important as that of the presenter, which strengthens the sense of community in the classroom.

Recommendations for Use

To achieve optimal results, it is recommended that Oral Feedback Cards are used systematically and integrated into teaching. This involves teachers:

Ensuring that students understand the text on the cards.

Leading reflective discussions on what students have mastered and what they can improve.

Facilitating goal setting and planning for further learning.

Conclusion