\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*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Definition}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Feedback is the inform​ation provided to the student by the teacher in order to explain the results of a specific task, project, or dynamic that was performed in the classroom.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Purpose}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Students receive feedback on what they did effectively, what they did well, what they did really good, and what they could improve on. It's an important element of the education, and most students look forward to it. This can be classified into two groups: {\emph{positive and negative.}}} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Positive and Negative Feedback}}}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Positive Feedback}} \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) Positive feedback has two principal functions: to let students know that they have performed correctly, and to increase motivation through praise. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 3) {\bf{Negative Feedback}} \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 1) Negative feedback consists exclusively of the teacher repeating the student's response with a rising intonation. All students, even low proficiency students such as the ones taking part in this lesson have no trouble recognizing this as a phonologically marked cue indicating that an incorrect response has been given.% Row Count 12 (+ 7) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Feedback}}}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/salgadosamia_1651637373_3.jpeg}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Techniques for giving feedback}}}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{1. Ask-Tell-Ask:}} \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) - Ask learners for self-assessment. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 1) - Tell them the behavior /performance you observe and how it differs from what you expect. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2) - Ask learners what they think they could improve and what actions they can take. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2) {\bf{2. Sandwich:}} \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 1) - Praise for their strengths and areas of good performance. \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 2) - Tell them the behavior /performance you observe and how it differs from what you expect. \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 2) - Praise their ability to adapt and modify and use example where they have adapted and modified behavior in the past successfully. \newline % Row Count 14 (+ 3) {\bf{3. Bridge:}} \newline % Row Count 15 (+ 1) Connecting concepts together from past to future. \newline % Row Count 16 (+ 1) Focusing on: \newline % Row Count 17 (+ 1) - Past positive behavior /performance. \newline % Row Count 18 (+ 1) - Present observed behavior /performance. \newline % Row Count 19 (+ 1) - Future behavior /performance expected.% Row Count 20 (+ 1) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Types of Feedback}}}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{– Praise}} \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) It motivates students and creates a positive atmosphere. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 2) {\bf{– Correction}} \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 1) It is typically done in the target language and helps to motivate students. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2) {\bf{– Advice and encouragement}} \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 1) Tell students what they can do to help themselves. \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 2) {\bf{– Evaluation / assessment}} \newline % Row Count 10 (+ 1) Way to measure the students' success.% Row Count 11 (+ 1) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Recommendations}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{1.}} Feedback should be educative in nature.} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{2.}} Feedback should be given in a timely manner.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{3.}} Be sensitive to the individual needs of the student.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{4.}} Ask the 4 questions.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{5.}} Feedback should reference a skill or specific knowledge.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{6.}} Give feedback to keep students 'on target' for achievement.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{7.}} Host a one-on-one conference.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 1) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{8.}} Feedback can be given verbally, non-verbally, or in written form.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{9.}} Concentrate on one ability or skill.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 1) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{10.}} Have the student take notes.} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 1) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{11.}} Educate students on how to give feedback to each other.} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 2) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{12.}} Use a notebook to keep track of student progress.} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 2) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{13.}} Return tests, papers, or comment cards at the beginning of class.} \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}