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How Better Feedback Can Revolutionize Education (with Daisy Christodoulou)

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Mar 17, 2025
In this discussion, Daisy Christodoulou, an educational consultant and author, explores how feedback can radically reshape education. She argues that feedback should guide improvement, not merely evaluate performance. Christodoulou critiques traditional grading methods, advocating for detailed, actionable feedback that fosters student growth. The conversation delves into the integration of AI in education, emphasizing the need for human insight alongside technological advances. She also warns against dependency on language models, stressing the importance of critical thinking and foundational skills.
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INSIGHT

Feedback's Purpose

  • Grades alone don't guide improvement; they signal the need for it.
  • Effective feedback requires pinpointing areas for improvement, not just assigning a letter or number.
ANECDOTE

True, But Useless Feedback

  • Education writer Dylan William observed a student receiving feedback to be "more systematic."
  • The student's reply highlighted the uselessness of such vague advice without actionable steps.
INSIGHT

Prose's Limitations

  • Prose is not optimized for actionable improvement, much like telling a comedian to be funnier.
  • Effective feedback provides a recipe for action, bridging the gap between current and desired performance.
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