Providing positive and constructive feedback is a teaching approach that reinforces students' successes and offers specific guidance when corrections are needed. By highlighting what a student did well, feedback boosts confidence and reinforces positive behaviors. When adjustments are needed, constructive feedback focuses on clear, actionable steps for improvement, helping students understand how to grow in both academic tasks and social interactions. This balanced approach encourages students to persist, learn from mistakes, and build skills in a supportive environment, fostering resilience and continuous improvement.
In this article from Teach Starter, Natalie shares some effective strategies for giving students positive feedback that will encourage them to grow and learn. You might want to read it a bit at a time as it has so many great ideas to implement in your own work with students.
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