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Student Teaching Feedback Quiz

Why:

Receiving feedback can be tender, especially as we're still learning!
Our feedback method ensures a safe environment for everyone by being specific about how you experienced the class, rather than rating or making performative judgments about the teacher.

We request specifics about:
1. What they did/didn't do [OBSERVATION]
2. What feelings were alive in you [FEELING]
3. What needs were met/not met [NEED]
4. Any specific requests you might have that would have made it more wonderful for you [REQUEST].

How feedback works:
After the class you attend, you'll be asked to fill out a GoogleForm with entries for each of those items.

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Here are a few examples of valuable feedback to a student teacher who just led a mantra class:

1.
When you explained the mouth position before we chanted the mantra, I felt curious and excited. My need for learning was met!

2.
You looked down at your hands the whole time you were playing the harmonium. I felt bored. My need for connection, play, and fun were not met. Next time, could you make a little eye contact?

Here are a few example of less-than-helpful feedback to student teacher who just led a mantra class:
1.
Your class was awesome! Great job!

2.
I really didn't like your class.

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Please take this 3 question quiz to ensure you'll be giving safe and effective feedback.

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Question 1 of 3

The feedback "When I heard the sound of your singing voice, I felt warm and joyful!" is an example of

A

a specific observation and a feeling that's alive in the observer

B

a positive judgment

Question 2 of 3

The feedback "You only gave us 2 chances to sing after you, before moving on to a new melody. I felt frustrated. My needs for play & ease were not met. Can you go slower next time? Ask if we've got it before you move on?" is example of:

A

a specific observation, feeling, needs and requests

B

a negative judgment

Question 3 of 3

The feedback "You're an awesome teacher!" alone is not helpful because

A

not everyone thinks you're an awesome teacher

B

without knowing what was done or said (and the needs it met), the strategy can't be consistently repeated (or improved)

C

it feeds ego and yogis are supposed to be humble

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