In this activity, explore the suggested sources (below): listen to a podcast / watch a video / read additional materials on the importance of giving and receiving feedback in the educational process, with an emphasis on digital and collaborative environments.

Different types of feedback are addressed (formative, summative, automated, peer), their role in supporting learning, as well as the challenges involved in ensuring its high-quality implementation.

While listening, pay attention to:

  • features of effective feedback (timeliness, specificity, focus on improvement)

  • the difference between a grade and feedback

  • the psychological aspects of giving and receiving feedback

Task:

  • take notes summarising the key insights from the podcast

  • record a concrete example from your own practice where feedback had a significant impact on the learning process (positive or negative)

  • prepare a comment or question for further discussion

The goal of this activity is to raise awareness of the importance of feedback as a fundamental element of assessment which not only evaluates but also fosters development and student engagement.

Additional resources:

Assessment and Peer Assessment in Work-Based Learning and Flipped Classroom Approaches

Formative assessment and good feedback (Educational Assessment, Episode 1)

Episode 018: Giving, Receiving, and Interpreting Feedback Special

Episode 12: Self and peer assessment with Duncan Nulty

How to Give & Get Constructive Feedback

Formative vs summative feedback

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