Another element to take into

consideration when giving feedback:

amount. Make sure not to comment on
every aspect of the performance all at
once. The pupil or student might get
overwhelmed, and will not be able to
remember everything you say. In order
for feedback to be effective, make
sure to dose the amount of feedback
you give properly.

How to give
effective
feedback
What are important
elements to consider when
giving feedback?
First of all: timing. This might be the
most important element in giving
feedback. Make sure to communicate
about when you give (or receive)
feedback. For example, when someone
is teaching or presenting, agree on the
timing of a round of feedback. Usually it
is best to give feedback after
someones performance. This sounds
obvious, but many people tend to give
feedback throughout a performance,
for example because they fear they
might forget the things they want to
say. In some situations, immediate
feedback is preferred. However, in
classrooms this is not ideal as it can
disturb a lecture, lesson or

Good feedback is
the key to

Practical examples of
classroom feedback

improvement

What makes feedback

effective?

The teacher uses a rubric for

giving feedback and/or grading.
The student is aware of the
contents of this rubric
The student asks questions
about his/her own performance,
the teacher provides advice
The teacher asks other pupils to
write down tips and tops,
making sure everyone writes
down at least one top

The following key-points are essential

when giving effective feedback:

Feedback is only given to

promote learning and improve
the performance
Feedback takes place as a
conversation
The person who gives feedback
provides the student with
alternatives and strategies
The feedback is initiated by the
student or learner

Alternatives

Giving feedback nonverbally,

through cards with colours or
smiley faces
A voting system through mobile
phones, for example an online
quiz