Module 7

Oreo Cookie Reviews of Module 4

"Oreo Cookie" Reviews
Method is so named because the pieces of the  cookie represent positive feedback/compliments while the cream of the  cookie represents constructive criticism. I find this method of placing the constructive criticism between two compliments to be an effective/disarming way to help improve/correct behavior.

1.) Cookie Shell: Start off with positive feedback (authentic praise of something they did recently) “By the way, John, I have to  hand it to you on your project you submitted yesterday…your creative imagery really sets it apart from my submission.”

 2.) The “Cream of the Matter”: Provide your constructive criticism. Be brief (yet clear and thorough) in your delivery of the  cream of the matter — the criticism you want to share. Ideally you are giving them constructive criticism on just one thing (at most two things)…I find criticism of 3 or more items is too much for a person to handle at one time. Additionally, try to give them the criticism in the context of how it can help THEM reach their goals. “Jon, you’re so good at what you do that it’s hard to ever find suggestions on how you can improve. That said, I know you really want your video to be one that engages your students. One skill you’re going to need to be successful is "editing" so that you can cut out the awkward moments of silence at the beginning and end of your video. I recommend go to YouTube and watching a few videos on video editing use the editing tools that are provided by YouTube themselves."

3) Cookie Shell: End on a positive note. You can simply reiterate the initial positive feedback/compliment you had given them. You can speak in general terms about how much progress they are making. You can compliment them on their receptiveness to receiving constructive criticism. Example: “Jon, I really admire your enthusiasm about developing yourself as a professional educator who desires to better yourself as well as your students . You were already making headway and this video has such great promise.”

It should go without saying that all of your criticism (positive or negative) should be authentic and well thought out. If you have additional insight or resources for your colleages, share these with them. That’s the "Oreo Cookie" method…good luck with it!

Reviews, by Post
(TODO - place a list of each classmate, along with who reviewed them.)