“The purpose of feedback is to improve conceptual understanding or increase strategic options while developing stamina, resilience, and motivation—expanding the vision of what is possible and how to get there.” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“The last two forms of feedback, “You tried really hard” and “You found a good way to do it; could you think of other ways that would also work?” focus on different aspects of the process—effort and strategy—and not on… — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“One of the children excitedly jumped in with, “Yeah, the bad guy broke the window and …” Susie immediately reframed the narrative. “Not a… — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“Cheryl: When you don’t understand what someone said, remember, it’s your job to ask them to explain.” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“For example, Pegeen’s students have constructed time lines of their lives, replete with photos and annotations, and posted them on the wall, inviting conversations… — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“For example, in Susie’s kindergarten class, children have responsibilities, including being the teacher for certain routines.” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. —ALBERT EINSTEIN1” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“If you’re going to offer critique, focus on the process and possibility.” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“However, they must also be able to count on respect and freedom from personal judgment.” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“Oh, so if we look at the picture we can tell which word makes sense.” Then, rather than praising them, she offers a comment… — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“knowledge is constructed, and that people play an active role in its construction.” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“Do you think that when Barack Obama was a young boy in kindergarten, do think that sometimes he made mistakes?” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“Third, by not judging it as good or otherwise, the teacher shows that judging is not what happens in this class. Instead, we think… — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
“Our respect is such that we assume that children will try to fix their error and make better decisions next time.” — Peter H. Johnston Copy Share Image
