\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. 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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{4} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Definition}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Feedback refers to helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc. Typically, feedback is received through two methods: \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 4) 1. Information we perceive through our natural senses. At times, this can serve as a personal way to self- assess our understanding of a topic, information, etc. This method of receiving feedback is linked with first language acquisition through parental input. \newline % Row Count 10 (+ 6) 2. Information we are given by others, such as our teachers, peers, etc. This method is a bit more critical because the delivery must be made in a constructive manner.% Row Count 14 (+ 4) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Why give feedback?}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{*Gives students a chance to identify areas in which they can improve. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2) *Nuetral way of improving and correcting performance. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2) *Boost confidence in the areas where there is good and bad performance. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2) *Intrinsically and extrinsically motivates student's behavior.% Row Count 8 (+ 2) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Ask-Tell-Ask Technique}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{* Ask students for self-assessment, this will launch the student into a phase of reflection. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2) * Tell students the behavior / performance you observe and how it is different from what is expected. \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 3) *Ask students how they think they can improve and what actions need to be taken.% Row Count 7 (+ 2) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Sandwich Technique}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{* Praise the students for their strengths and areas of good performance. Things that are done well deserve to be noticed because it can motivate. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 3) * State that the students behavior / performance you observe and how it differs from what is expected. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 3) *Praise their abilities to adapt and modify. Use real-life examples of instances where they have adapted and modified successfully in the past.% Row Count 9 (+ 3) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Bridge Technique}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Connecting concepts from past, present and future: \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2) * Past positive behavior / performance. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 1) * Present observed behavior / performance. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 1) * Future behavior / performance expected.% Row Count 5 (+ 1) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Recommendations}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Contrary to the popular belief that giving feedback is a negative and corrective act, as teachers, it is essential that we make the feedback process a positive and neutral learning experience. It doesn't matter if the feedback is verbal or written, the purpose of igiving feedback is to improve a student's performance and not hinder it. The ultimate goal for every teacher giving feedback should be to provide the students with a ''I can do this'' attitude.% Row Count 10 (+ 10) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}