Sevda INCEOGLU

                                                           TYPES OF FEEDBACK

1)APPRECIATION

Appreciation is the key to opening “feedback door”.Thanking students for submitting their work acknowledges and validates their time spent learning something new.

e.x. thank you for sharing this awesome (idea/question/thought) with us.

2)SAYBACK

Sayback involves restating what learners said.This shows learners that you read their post and lets them that they are on the right track.

e.x. I agree …..

3)LINK TO RESOURCES

Sharing a link to a resources extends learning beyond the course content and introduces learners to new information,ideas,perspectives.

4)QUESTIONS

Asking a question is a way to engage learners in conversations about their work.While anwering questions,learners often reflect on the process of their work,which brings their comprehension into a deeper level.

e.x. What did you mean by …?

5)PROVIDING NEW STEP

Providing next step is a way to let learners know what else they can do to improve their work and,looking ahead,to acquire greater knowledge and hone their skills.

e.x. I also suggest you add some sound effects to grab the attention of the listeners.

6)PROVIDING GUIDANCE

Providing guidance is a way to scaffold student learning.

e.x. suggestion,sharing advice,providing insight

e.x. I suggest….

        You should ….

7)SHARING PERSONAL EXPERİENCES

Sharing personal experience,increasing the sense of connection makes the feedback feel more authentic and meaningful.

e.x.  Hey !  I have been there!

8) FACILITATORS CONNECTING LEARNERS

Connecting learners encourages social learning which enriches the course community and the learning process.

9) PROVIDING ENCOURAGEMENT

Sometimes learners just need a positive words of encouragement that show them you are interested in and support their learning.

e.x. You can do it!

                                         CHARACTERISTICS  OF GOOD FEEDBACK

-develops self-assessment

Good feedback helps learners develop self-assessment skills by encouraging them to recognize strengths and weaknesses in their own performance.

e.x.  providing students with a marking checklist to hand in with their work

-encourages dialogue

Good feedback encourages dialogue about learning.Instructors often assume student understanding of feedback without checking.

-clarify what good performance is

This is principle of don’t just say it’s wrong,say what good performance is in this case and what their work needs to make it better.

-timely

Good feedback comes in time to allow a second chance at learning.Be sure to return your comments while the work is still fresh in the student’s mind,and in time to guide any submission.

Peer to peer assessment and feedback can also be a good way of achieving this goal.

-guides learning

Good feedback provides information to students about their learning. The idea here is helping students understand underlying principles of learning the skill.

-encourages self-belief

Good feedback encourages positive motivational beliefs. The characteristic that has the highest correlation with success is the belief that you can be successful.

REFLECTION

Feedback is very crucial for effective learning. Feedback is a good way of improving specific points,planning  learning ,providing guidance and encouragement . Teacher should motivate the learners to try harder by using feedback.