Feedback Strategies: How to Give Feedback

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 The first article I read was titled "The Difference Between Praise and Feedback" which described the importance of avoiding generic praises. Instead, the article advocated for parents to process praise by recognizing their children's hard work and effort, rather than just the results. Furthermore, the article described the double-edged sword of praise, as it can make the affection feel conditional and become sugarcoated control. Instead, the article advocated for parents to provide feedback by asking specific questions and listening to their responses. These lessons can also be applied to classroom settings; rather than giving out compliments or just recognizing the effort put into work, feedback through questions can be a lot more valuable. Questions can demonstrate the thinking process behind the work and allow for more effective and helpful critiques. I don't think it's a detrimental thing to give out compliments and praise, but asking questions is an important step to produce effective feedback.

 

The second article I read was titled "Be a Mirror: Give Readers Feedback That Fosters a Growth Mindset" which connects back to the previous readings on the importance of a growth mindset. Like the previous article, the author recommended that effective feedback should question the process rather than the results. In this situation, we should become "mirrors" to reflect back without any judgement and provide feedback that fosters growth. I definitely agree that feedback should be focused on growing and improving the processes we undertake, rather than focusing on the results only. The article also asserted that feedback should avoid "I think" or "I like" statements. Rather, feedback should consist of "When you" statements to shift the perspective back to the student. This is very valuable when giving feedback, as it allows any praise and questions to be centered around the students, rather than the speaker. All in all, both articles provide helpful advice in providing effective and meaningful feedback.


A feedback cartoon bubble. Source: Pixabay

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