In this episode, I share a simple yet highly effective feedback strategy called WIN Feedback that I've been using in my PDHPE and CAFS classes for over a decade. I explain how this strategy evolved from my early experiences in parent-teacher conferences, where I found that directly engaging students in conversations about their performance was more impactful than just talking to parents. The WIN Feedback strategy involves three key components: What the student has done well, Improvements that need to be made, and Necessary actions the student can take to improve. I discuss how I developed this acronym and implemented the strategy in my own classroom, as well as the challenges I faced in getting my faculty to adopt it. Over time, the strategy has expanded to include the use of color-coding, feedback forms, and integrating it with the school's assessment systems. I share practical tips on how teachers can implement WIN Feedback in their own classrooms, whether it's using post-it notes, highlighters, or dedicated sections on assessment tasks.

Episode Highlights:

• The WIN Feedback strategy involves three key components: What the student has done well, Improvements to be made, and Necessary actions to improve.
• The strategy evolved from my early experiences in parent-teacher conferences, where I found that directly engaging students in conversations about their performance was more impactful.
• Implementing the strategy in my faculty initially faced some resistance, but it was eventually adopted and integrated into the assessment process.
• The strategy has expanded over time to include the use of color-coding, feedback forms, and integration with the school's assessment systems.
• I provide practical tips on how teachers can implement WIN Feedback in their classrooms, such as using post-it notes, highlighters, or dedicated sections on assessment tasks.
• The strategy is designed to be simple, effective, and student-centered, empowering learners to take ownership of their own improvement.
• I have shared the WIN Feedback strategy with thousands of teachers across New South Wales and it has become a common language in the CAFS and HMS teaching communities.