Effective Feedback Without Marking | Nick Coles | TEDxPeterborough

Nick Coles is a primary school teacher based in Peterborough. The school he works in recently made the national press when they decided to 'scrap marking' and instead focus on developing a more child-centred form of verbal feedback. The decision was taken by the school due to the fact that the process of marking had often become a demoralising task for the teachers and an unhelpful form of feedback for pupils.
Conferencing was introduced as the alternative - every child would engage in 1:1 time with their teacher discussing their work. The process has proved successful so far and has been met with a positive reception from pupils who feel that they now better understand their learning.
This talk was featured at the first TEDxPeterborough on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at The Key Theatre. Our theme was Variety Is The Spice Of Life. As a Primary School teacher Nick has spent the last five years at William Law CE Primary School in Werrington.
Over the course of this time he has taught across Key Stage 2, coordinated PE and sport across the school, and has been a Year Group Leader.
Now, with the school taking the decision to scrap written marking, he has enjoyed taking part in the discussion surrounding the impact of high quality verbal feedback on pupil progress. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@mrs.carnero6276]

I LOVE this. I wish all schools would use this model. We are so hyper-focused on 'evidence-based' that we've created an environment of redundant and irrelevant 'data' or as he stated "evidence for the sake of evidence" which has little impact on academics and mostly negative impacts on self-esteem. Conferencing is more effective and benefits both students and teachers.

[@briannguyen8009]

Great clips by great teacher! Thank you!

[@evie1487]

This is my old teacher and I miss you mr coles : evie❤

[@michellescott4860]

Amazing talk Nick and so happy to have seen you live x

[@_Dizzys]

Big up the donny Mr Coles, best teacher I've ever had

[@TazThorntonTV]

Loved, loved, loved this talk - wish we'd had more teachers like Nick when I was at school x

[@evie1487]

Mr Cole’s it’s Evie and I’m with Bella I miss you so much u were the best teacher ever and I miss u so much remember it I love you so much I miss you so much ❤❤

[@ln7315]

This is very information and as you said, it may have its issues. But it is worth the trial. I would, however, say that it would have been good to see your presentation slide. This would cater to the needs of the Hearing impaired. I would be able to follow more effectively as I kept on thinking, what can he see that I cannot? So my focus was partially on what your were saying. Overall, great stuff.

[@solveigorarinsdottir2905]

Idea worth spreading!! So much needed and I hope your strategy will reach Iceland, the schools and our children!! Thank you :)

[@leemason5653]

Excellent to see this attitude in schools it makes so much sense. Great natural speaker too!

[@carlyleonard6448]

Great talk Nick. Much more helpful for children at the time and to prepare them for the future.

[@evie1487]

Yep he used to be my teacher and I’m going to the olipicys

[@sarahparkes3875]

The must-see talk for all parents and teachers!

[@kaizencontinuousimprovemen7272]

Really inspiring Nick. I wonder how this is or could be applied to feedback for teachers?

[@maisiemclaughlan674]

He's my friend's Teacher! I know him!

[@helenephilipsen3890]

Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! Come to a school near me NOW Nick ♥

[@epickai-_-7935]

I miss Mr Coles as our teacher and I can't believe I was in the video XD

[@uwue4138]

me too fr

[@evie1487]

Omh he used to be my teacher to img I miss him to he was the best frr

[@michellebarrick7673]

I know this teacher it’s Mr Coles

[@xxlilyxxnone4321]

He is my old schools teacher he left though 😭

[@epickai-_-7935]

Are you lily levy?

[@xxlilyxxnone4321]

KAI .R no I’m one of the year 6s tho😂😂

[@epickai-_-7935]

@@xxlilyxxnone4321 So you were in class 19

[@xxlilyxxnone4321]

KAI .R I still am as I was in year 5 with mrs cundy

[@epickai-_-7935]

@@xxlilyxxnone4321 Oh OK I'm in year 7 now

[@KarlKSA]

Hands up if you know the other way of saying feedback sandwich

[@natstone5135]

Hiiiii

[@akashmodhwadia2442]

Umh