Summary

Feedback is a crucial aspect of learning, but it can be challenging to provide and receive. The approach to feedback has shifted to involve learners more actively in the process, encouraging self-evaluation and sense-making. Good feedback is defined by its ability to bring about changes in thinking and performance. It is important to have clear learning objectives and standards to guide the feedback process. Articulating what good work looks like is essential for effective feedback. Different domains may have different standards, and subjectivity plays a role in feedback. Balancing patient safety and respect for learners is crucial in feedback situations. Different types of feedback are needed for different situations. Engaging the learner in the feedback process is important for meaningful feedback. Technology can be used to provide tailored feedback. Feedback literacy is the ability to use feedback effectively for learning. There can be a mismatch in feedback expectations between learners and faculty. Faculty also need to be feedback literate. Being candid and constructive in feedback is important for productive conversations.

Takeaways

Feedback should involve learners actively and encourage self-evaluation and sense-making.

Good feedback brings about changes in thinking and performance.

Clear learning objectives and standards are essential for effective feedback.

Articulating what good work looks like is crucial for meaningful feedback.

Different domains may have different standards, and subjectivity plays a role in feedback.

Balancing patient safety and respect for learners is important in feedback situations.

Different types of feedback are needed for different situations.

Engaging the learner in the feedback process is important for meaningful feedback.

Technology can be used to provide tailored feedback.

Feedback literacy is the ability to use feedback effectively for learning.

There can be a mismatch in feedback expectations between learners and faculty.

Faculty also need to be feedback literate.

Being candid and constructive in feedback is important for productive conversations.