Year: 2003
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Most published literature on the subject reveals that feedback is an essential part of the assessment process and is vital for student learning.Nevertheless, there is little research on the perceptions of vocational teachers and trainers on the purposes and value of feedback for their students.This study attempted to survey a group of teachers and HRD professionals all studyingfor a university degree as to what type of feedback they preferred and how and when this feedback should be delivered.The results of the survey showed that all groups, on average, believed that students wanted quality feedback from their teachers that was timely, set against pre-defined relevant criteria and delivered either in writing or face to face.Subjects also thought that quality feedback was a necessary factor for effective learning and both positive and negative feedback was valuable.Constructive feedback was also perceived to be more valuable than either grades or marks.Overall, this paper revealed the strength ofthe teachers and trainers' opinion concerning the provision ofqualityfeedback.' .,
Authors: RT Pithers, T Holland
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W610499479