Feedback Geraint Owen (Geography, Geology)
Why give feedback? Justify marks Highlight strengths & weaknesses (“Your introduction is too short”) Specific points to improve performance next time (“Your introduction should be at least x lines long; your short introduction resulted in a loss of y marks”)
Forms of feedback Verbal to individuals Verbal to group Written comments on scripts Written reports for individuals Written comments for group Model answers
Forms of feedback Verbal to individuals Verbal to group Written comments on scripts Written reports for individuals Written comments for group Model answers
Examples GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays
Examples GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays GEL102 - level one geology; one-semester module; practical exercises; practical exam
Examples GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays GEL102 - level one geology; one-semester module; practical exercises; practical exam GEL247 - level two natural hazards; assessed seminars as part of coursework
Examples GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays GEL102 - level one geology; one-semester module; practical exercises; practical exam GEL247 - level two natural hazards; assessed seminars as part of coursework GEG252 - geography overseas field course; several assessment elements
Key points Call it feedback Be positive as well as negative Be constructive Link to marking schemes/guidelines/criteria Give some feedback for everything