25 Ability to Provide Feedback

Begin this chapter by watching this 5-min video that explains the secret to providing good feedback.

Constructive feedback aims to produce positive outcomes through useful comments (Valamis, 2021) . For the purpose of this module, we will focus on the following characteristics of constructive feedback: respectful, positive and encouraging, goal-directed, and collaborative.

Why is it important? 

The ability to provide constructive feedback is important because it shows the ability to be critical and able to focus on both the positive (e.g., what is working, what does the team do well) and negative (e.g., what have we missed? where are areas for improvement?). From my own personal experience, it gives me the ability to think critically and be more specific in my own work. In a workplace, it reinforces positive behavior and corrects negative behavior. In school, it allows learners to be provided with an explanation of what is working well and where the learner could be stretched or challenged.

Below is a video (2 min) that explains the importance of providing feedback.

REFERENCES

Valamis. (2021). Constructive Feedback. https://www.valamis.com/hub/constructive-feedback#:~:text=Constructive%20feedback%20is%20the%20type,weaknesses%2C%20or%20providing%20new%20perspectives.