Effective feedback is key to learning. But what makes feedback active and influential? Why is some feedback taken on board and other feedback ignored? In this course we’ll explore different types of feedback and the role delivery, timing and style play in maximising the usefulness of, and receptivity to, feedback. We’ll discuss different tools and strategies for effective feedback and how peer feedback can be a particularly powerful tool for learning. Participants in this course will develop practical tools and templates for feedback to apply in their own teaching practice.
Course Dates
This course ran from Wednesday, 22 August to Tuesday, 28 August 2018 through this blog. There are 5 blog posts, one per day, that will take about 15-20 minutes to work through.
Modules
Day 1 – Why is feedback so tricky to get right?
Introduction, literature review, what good and bad practice looks like.
Day 2 – The role of emotions in the feedback experience
Psychology of feedback and power dynamics, how learners hear feedback, how to lead by example.
Best timing throughout session for feedback to have the most impact.
Day 4 – How to make feedback more effective
The value of constructive feedback is feedback that helps learners develop, getting learners to engage with feedback, online feedback tools for external students.
Day 5 – Building student confidence and practical examples of feedback
Reducing student dependency on external feedback and practical examples feedback.
Facilitators
Dr. Olga Kozar is a Senior Learning Designer at Macquarie University. Olga loves all things learning and teaching, and spends her time developing professional development resources, running workshops, writing blog posts and drinking copious amounts of decaf coffee.
Geraldine Timmins is a Community and Engagement Lead at Macquarie University. Geraldine is the Editor of Macquarie’s Learning and Teaching community blog Teche. She enjoys joining dots, starting conversations, sharing information and leading improvement initiatives.
Technology-Enhanced Learning in Higher Education Certificate
This coffee course counts towards Module 7: Assessment, Grading and Feedback. Go here to learn more on getting recognised for your participation in coffee courses.
All are welcome
We welcome all staff, including tutors, demonstrators, professional staff, and academics at the Australian National University and beyond to join us for this course.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact EdDesign@anu.edu.au with any questions.