In your opinion, what role does continuous feedback play in a student’s learning journey?
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Nick asks a good question. Some students just want the next project and a yes or no. Other students need to know 'why'. I've always been a 'why' student. It's a slow process. Thankfully feedback can be a smile or a nod, and it doesn't always need to be a complicated 'why' - or so I've learned. lol
It helps both of you to follow how much progress has been made already, and which areas need more work
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It helps you and them monitor their progress and it also motivates them to improve in areas where they are not strong enough.
It depends on the type of feedback. Is the feedback negative or positive? It also depends on the manner of approach to relay the feedback.
Any kind of feedback should always be positive and tactical, to improve the learners capabilities and self-awareness.
Growth, stimuli and confidence. When you manage to spark these three you have a winning formula in teaching.
Continuous, and more importantly, positive feedback are essential for motivating and building confidence. These are key elements in helping students to learn and develop their skills
In my opinion: Effective feedback assists the learner to reflect on their learning and their learning strategies so they can make adjustments to make better progress in their learning. The purpose of feedback in the assessment and learning process is to improve a student's performance - not put a damper on it. It is essential that the process of providing feedback is a positive, or at least a neutral, learning experience for the student.
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As a student, it would be like having a conversation with a friend! It never gets boring; in fact, you cannot wait to talk to a great Tutor! This makes me think of my teachers I had at school. You miss them during holidays. There are also those that you never forget along life's journey because of the impact they made on you, and they molded you to become who you are. You appreciate those ones. And as a teacher with a passion for teaching, you miss your students when you don't get to see or talk to them, as we build bonds with our students. You never forget your students; they are always on your mind. For me this is what learning is about sharing bonds and becoming great best friends forever.
