How to Give Feedback Without Policing Teachers

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00:00 – When feedback feels like wasted time
00:31 – Feedback that makes teachers hide, not grow
00:47 – No hacks, just real talk
01:22 – Why bad feedback demotivates teachers
01:58 – Compliance vs. development
02:28 – Why teachers really dread feedback
03:35 – The ripple effect of poor feedback (safe but dull lessons)
04:24 – Example: debates shut down for being “too noisy”
05:21 – Rant pause: classrooms, profit, and unrealistic expectations
06:07 – Shift from policing to partnering
06:41 – Let teachers lead reflection first
07:59 – Correcting vs. coaching (tweak, don’t trash)
08:29 – Language matters: phrasing feedback well
09:48 – Example: pacing & instructions (open questions instead of judgments)
10:52 – Steering feedback when you’re on the receiving end
12:12 – Demand clarity & actionable guidance
13:08 – Personal story: unhelpful Delta feedback
14:45 – Ego-driven vs. growth-driven feedback
15:33 – Checklist for giving better feedback
17:32 – Always acknowledge strengths too
18:12 – Feedback as a tool vs. a weapon
18:45 – From policing to partnering: the real shift
19:08 – Wrap-up & resources


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