Assess THAT with Tom & Nat! (Assessment, Feedback, Grading, and Learning) [TSP Classic] John Hattie (October 2022)
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Aug 14, 2024 John Hattie, Emeritus Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne and renowned for his Visible Learning research, dives into the intricacies of effective education. He discusses the transformative power of feedback and goal setting in student learning, emphasizing the need for constructive critique. Hattie also unpacks the significance of effect size in evaluating teaching practices and highlights the importance of adaptability and subject knowledge. He reflects on the challenges educators face while urging a focus on successful practices for lasting impact.
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Visible Learning's Humble Beginnings
- John Hattie's Visible Learning research began as a hobby, not his main career focus.
- He initially trained as a painter, then a teacher, before pursuing a PhD in measurement and statistics.
Rewriting Visible Learning
- Hattie's wife questioned who his initial 500-page, statistically-dense Visible Learning book was for.
- She suggested a more accessible approach, leading him to rewrite the book entirely.
Misinterpreting Rankings
- Most criticisms of Visible Learning research focus on the rankings, misinterpreting their purpose.
- The rankings illustrate the overlap and interplay of various learning influences.
