ED 4134 Assessment 1- Hattie

John Hattie

Hattie endeavored to analyse the major influences on student learning. He asserts that teachers are the most crucial factor in student achievement, besides the student themselves (Hattie, 2005). Other fundamental influences which effectively impact student learning include the constructive feedback and appropriate classroom behaviours displayed by the teacher. Moreover, Hattie emphasises that student achievement is enhanced when teachers and students set and communicate suitable, precise and challenging goals. http://www.teacherstoolbox.co.uk/downloads/managers/Influencesonstudent.pdf

I believe that Hattie’s theory motivates teachers to deeply appreciate their crucial role and impact on student learning. In my opinion an ‘expert’ teacher will look at the various theories and ideologies and utilise from them what will suit the needs of their students. In addition, I concur with Hattie’s assertion that feedback needs to be informative rather than just evaluative if it is going to improve student learning (Hattie, 2005).

As a teacher, when I am going to give feedback I will endeavour to tell the students what they have done well (positive reinforcement) and what they need to improve (corrective work). In this way goals and targets are clearly clarified. (Hattie, 2005) Cooperative learning is another manner that I would implement in my teaching to increase student learning outcomes. This involves students working in groups to effectively complete learning assignments. Reflecting over my past experience as a teacher and a student, I agree with Hattie that it is the innovative and passionate teachers that are ultimately going to make a positive difference to student learning.

References

Hattie, (2005). What is the Nature of Evidence That Makes a Difference to learning?
www.acer.edu.au/workshops/documents/HattieSlides.pdf, accessed 11th April

http://www.teacherstoolbox.co.uk/downloads/managers/Influencesonstudent.pdf, accessed 11th April