Effective feedback: Rehearse and repeat
Written By: Author(s): Tom Sherrington and Sara Stafford
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What’s the idea?
What's the idea?
This is a type of feedback that requires students to act by repeating the same skill or task multiple times to increase fluency and understanding.
What does it mean?
Rehearse and repeat is the second in a series of five ‘actions’ that students can take after receiving their work back. This technique, which could also be referred to as ‘practise and drill’, is inspired by musicians. Students practise something specific (scales, finger exercises or a performance), each time paying attention to a particular skill, element or detail. In this way, students are encouraged to make progress, and recognise that they have already made it, before presenting their work again.
What are the implications for teachers?
Students will need specific, scaffolded guidance to ensure that their practice is useful; simply asking them to ‘practise doing X’ will not have a significant impact on their learning. Give them specific questions so that the pace and difficulty of the
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This article was published in May 2019 and reflects the terminology and understanding of research and evidence in use at the time. Some terms and conclusions may no longer align with current standards. We encourage readers to approach the content with an understanding of this context.
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