Is it effective?

Here are some things to consider when giving feedback to your students after an assessment:

1. How does the feedback explain the particular learning criteria and measure it against the student’s work?

2. How quickly is the feedback given to the student?

   1. Keep in mind students need time to process and digest the information so that it is relevant for the future

3. Is the feedback positive in its delivery?

4. Can the student use the feedback to further their learning? Is it particular to the task and can support future applications?

5. Is it simple and clear so the student can understand where they need to improve?

6. Is it genuine? In other words, is the student reflected in the feedback or is it too general?

7. Are you available to go over the feedback with the student, should they need further clarification?

Building up.

Feedback should be grounded in real-world applications. In other words, students should be able to use the feedback presented to them to improve their learning. Feedback that is most effective is one that involves the student in the process and creates a space for them to have a voice. Students want to be reassured that they are learning in an effective manner and also satisfying the guidelines set up by the teacher.

Your goal as a teacher is to build your students up. Do not use feedback to further any agenda other than improving student learning. Feedback is to always be inclusive and focused on equity building amongst students in the learning environment.

Going further.

Remember the 7 points to consider when creating an effective feedback and use those as your guide going forward to further student learning and your delivery. Make sure your feedback is dynamic—evolves as you and your student learn what works and doesn’t for engagement and knowledge attainment. Keep it simple and clear so that there is no confusion and be genuine whilst making the feedback relevant to individual students. Most importantly, be available before and after feedback as this is the crucial point where students are able to find common ground with you as the teacher and subsequently with their learning and progress.