Providing Strengths-Based Feedback

Reflect: Think about a time when feedback supported you as a learner. What were the characteristics of the feedback that you received?

Strengths-Based Feedback

• Clarify
• Value
• Uncover Possibilities

“An estimated forty percent of questions that people utter are really statements in disguise. Another forty percent are really judgements in disguise. Only a small percent of 'inquiries' are genuine questions."
- William Issacs

Learning Task

• Read the Lesson from the Field
• What did Sandra accomplish in her work with Andy?
• What language and coaching moves did Sandra use?
• Andy said he wanted feedback. Do you think he got it?

Video reflection of a coach providing strengths-based feedback. What did you notice?

SCC Coaching Cycle

Let's Practice!

• Record something that you plan to do in the next few weeks.
• Find a partner and engage in a standing share.
• During the standing share, engage in the three steps for giving strengths-based feedback to your partner. Then switch.

Reflect: As a group, discuss the situations when we can use the strategy of providing strengths-based feedback.

Thank you!
@SweeneyDiane