Christine,
Clear, specific feedback that also motivates the students to want to learn more and improve is definitely meaningful. It's a skill we have to develop. Thanks for your input.
When developing meaningful feedback it is important to 1) Be clear as to how you are evaluating an assignment while make sure that what is being evaluated in relevant to the task. Specific rubrics detailing expectations for the assignment may help clarify for the student what is required and expected for their submission. 2) Provide specific points where improvement can be made on the assignment if points are lost. If the student does not understand where they went wrong it is hard learn from their mistakes and make corrections for future assignments. 3) In order not to discourage the student it is good to provide some sort of praise for the efforts made by the student to encourage continued effort for future assignments.
Julie,
Thanks for your input. You start off on a positive note and that sets the tone of the feedback. It's important to remember that we are providing feedback to help students succeed. I love that you tie the feedback to the objectives as well. Nice job.
I believe that the three most important things to remember are:
1) point out what the student has completed correctly first and then list the areas of improvements and ways to improve them, for example “Good start with the thesis statement. The next step is to create a clear three-point thesis statement. For example….â€
2) make connections between feedback and learning objectives, for example “One of the objectives of this Unit was X, you have completed it by x, y, zâ€
3) personalize the feedback, for example use student’s name correctly, refer to specifics from student’s work
Dr. Wendie,
Positive, specific feedback that also provides for suggestions for improvement, makes up meaningful feedback. Keep it up!
In developing meaningful feedback for my courses, I believe the following are significant.
1) That the feedback mentions what they have done right. Praise.
2) That the learning objectives on the assignment are included and whether they have answered the objectives.
3) Areas for improvement.
In looking at the above, I think that it's important to remember the individual student. It is important to look at their assignments and see how they learn-their learning style. I think any suggestions should be geared individually. I think it is also important to be clear and specific in any feedback. I should not leave any areas open to
interpretation. I think it is also open to remind the student that I am available to help them. And, I note this in my feedback.
Herlaine,
Right on! We so have to connect the objectives to the feedback as well. I actually put the objectives in my rubrics so students can make those connections. Thanks for your input.
Elodie,
The three important things you note here will definitely develop your feedback into a meaningful format. Thanks for your input.
Three important things to remember when developing meaningful feedback are: associate the feedback to the learning objectives, create clear feedback on what was done right and what could be improved, and use a writing motivating tone.
The three most important things to remember are:
1. Connecting with the objectives and goal of the lesson
2. Writing style and correctness
3. Applying sandwich technique
Jacqueline,
Good point. When we make the rubrics so complicated that no one can understand it - it doesn't help, but it hinders the learning process.
Nice job.
Use a rubric that is easy to understand. It is difficult for a student to try and get an A on an assignment if the grading tool is complicated.
Provide specific feedback to the student on what could have been done better and how he/she could achieve a better result.
Use action words of praise in other areas of the assignment so that there is some level of "positive" regarding the assignment.
Jacqueline Bloink
Christine,
Being positive and encouraging is the first step whether the students did poorly or they "rocked" the assignment. Making sure, as you said, to help to be encouraged to be more successful is awesome. Nice job.
These are the three most important things I keep in mind when I am grading and giving feedback for assignments.
If the student did poorly I make sure I use a positive and encouraging tone when writing my feedback. I do not want them to feel discouraged or give up. If the student did well I give praise for the areas they excelled in to encourage them to continue to grow.
I try to make sure my feedback teaches them where and why they may not have addressed or answered the assignment correctly.I give examples and provide additional resources if appropriate.
I like to keep the lines of communication open and ask the student to reach out to me if they need additional help or have questions regarding my feed back.
Teresa,
Thanks for your input. Thanks for posing your thoughts into questions so others will know what to ask. Good job.
Three important parts of giving feedback include relativity, tone and expectations. Is it related to the rubric? Is your tone positive and encouraging? What do you expect from the student moving forward?
Alfred,
Starting positive sets the stage for the feedback. Nice job. They do, as you noted, need details and models. Rubrics would also be very helpful.
Three things to remember when giving feedback to students are:
Positive feedback: Giving students positive feedback is great encouragement.
Examples: How they can model their project/assignment (such as showing what a good report may look like).
Details: Giving a good amount of feedback to key- students would have more insight on how to improve.
Shenita,
the motivation and encouragement for future assignments helps students improve and look toward achieving the objectives. Thanks for your input.
1. Purpose of the assignment/project
2. Student performance versus expected outcome
3. Provide motivation & encouragement for future assignments.
