A Journal of Educators Online study of online graduate students looking at what should be included in effective feedback and how should effective feedback be provided to students found five themes of effective instructor feedback:
Themes of Effective Instructor Feedback
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Student Involvement and Individuation | Effective feedback is a mutual process involving both student and instructor.
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Being Positively Constructive | Effective feedback provides constructive guidance that builds confidence.
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Gentle Guidance | Effective feedback guides through explicit expectations and ongoing coaching.
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Timeliness | Timelines for effective feedback are mutually established and met.
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Future Orientation | Effective feedback is applicable to future situations.
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