Transforming Feedback into Engaging Activities

Effective feedback should be viewed as an engaging process rather than just information conveyed to students. It is most beneficial when it is used actively by students to modify their learning approach. Research indicates that feedback that fosters dependency on the teacher ultimately hampers student growth; therefore, feedback should encourage students to take action. For instance, one strategy involves presenting students with individual comments on their work and asking them to match the feedback to specific errors, transforming the feedback process into an interactive challenge.