Answer by WeCanLearnAnything for How can I give feedback that is not...
Quote, emphasis [and implications] added:Question: Is it wrong [for the teacher] to say "you are wrong"? If yes, how do we [the teacher] correct mistakes in a way that is not demotivating? My policy...
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If you meet 3 times weekly, allocate 2 of the 3 days to doing justice to the syllabus and the third to an open, but directed solving of homework problems (beware of undirected, open discussion, which...
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I'm not sure how well this suggestion would fit into your specific course set up, but I want to share something that has been helpful for me in other contexts:I like to set a general theme/expectation...
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Here are some rhetorical devices I use to deliver corrections in class that are very gentle to students' egos:"You have a slice of something correct there, but maybe we should look more closely...
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An effective educator should not only point out a student's mistake, but also provide the student with the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge so that it is more likely to stick with them.The...
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I don't think your students are responding negatively to being told they're wrong. They're responding negatively to being told they're wrong in this specific context. You've set them up in a very...
View ArticleHow can I give feedback that is not demotivating?
Background: To cope with online education, I taught linear algebra using a variant of the flipped classroom. I recorded videos and put them up on YouTube and students presented the content in these...
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