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Feedback: Research & overview
Feedback is an essential part of learning.
Feedback is an essential part of learning.
Studies have shown over time that feedback is necessary for learner growth and development. It helps to give students a better sense of which direction to go in order to reach a goal, while also informing teachers about how to refocus their instruction and lesson to support learner progress. Feedback within learning has been well-researched.
Here are some of the big takeaways:
Feedback > Grades
Feedback > Grades
In isolation, grades do not increase student performance. However, pairing grades with comments also produced no additional results in learners. When feedback was presented only through comments, learners made substantial growth and increased their task performance.
Learning Gains
Learning Gains
When compared to other strategies that can potentially impact student learning, feedback was determined to be the most impactful. Whereas other strategies, like individualized instruction or peer tutoring, have some impact, feedback can provide 8 months of gain in learning.
The data shows that feedback is the #1 driver of student learning.
Feedback: Benefits for learners
Not all feedback is created equally.
Not all feedback is created equally.
Feedback is an essential part of the learning process. However, not all feedback is effective. Just leaving the word "correct" or "incorrect" on an assignment will not help students make progress.
Before we jump into strategies for meaningful feedback, take a minute to reflect on your own practices:
Reflection Poll
Reflection Poll
Shift your Feedback Mindset
Shift your Feedback Mindset
Feedback is meant to be a process, not a product.
Feedback is meant to be a process, not a product.
Three Dimensions
Three Dimensions
There are three dimensions for giving effective feedback: actionable information, agency to act, and feedback literacy.
In the next three lessons, we will dive into these three dimensions in depth. Click one of the dimensions below to get started:
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