How can we ensure that students retain and effectively utilize the feedback provided by tutors?
As tutors, we all recognize that providing feedback is crucial for student growth, helping them identify their strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement. However, in the context of online classes, a significant challenge arises: how can we ensure that students effectively capture and retain the feedback we provide, given their limited time to write it down during lessons? What strategies can we implement to prevent students from forgetting important tips and repeating the same mistakes, particularly in speaking? In what ways can we facilitate a system that allows students to revisit and reflect on the feedback after class, ensuring it becomes a part of their learning process?
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I always encourage my students to think about the feedback I provide. After each tutoring session, I ask them, "Can you summarize what we discussed today?" This helps them engage critically with the feedback and see how it relates to their own work.
To ensure students retain and effectively utilize feedback, it's important to make the feedback clear, actionable, and relevant. Encourage students to reflect on the feedback, apply it to their work, and discuss it if needed. Reinforcing the feedback through regular practice and follow-up can also help solidify their understanding and improve their skills over time.
If you make note of common mistakes you can add materials which focus on the weaknesses.
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A useful strategy is to revisit past topics to evaluate whether previous feedback has been implemented. Aligning this feedback with the student’s learning goals aids in retention. During lessons, asking reinforcing questions can enhance the practical application of the material. Additionally, framing feedback positively can significantly improve a student's future retention and effective use of the information.
Nice question, if you ask me I think retaining what they are learning is the most important thing for language learners. The key to ensure that, is arranging re-enforcing sessions time and again. As well as never forget to mention and re mention their lacking in the provided feedback . Remember we are not here to please them but to teach them .
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