FEEDBACK: UNVEILING ITS IMPACT AND ENHANCING ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN EDUCATION

Abstract

The information provided to students regarding their performance or comprehension of a particular task or idea is referred to as feedback in the educational context. It can be expressed in various ways, including through written feedback, conversational exchanges, grades, or assessments. Feedback’s primary goal is to help students reach their learning objectives by pointing out their strengths and recommending areas for development. Additionally, feedback encourages active learning, which raises student engagement. Students are motivated to review their assignments and make corrections when they receive quick and constructive feedback. Thanks to this iterative approach, they can take an active role in their learning process, which results in greater comprehension and memory retention. In this paper, the researcher discussed how essential it is to integrate feedback into the educational process and reviewed prior research on using it to enhance students’ learning abilities. The present article aims to offer a systematic literature review based on the limited empirical research to identify the effects of feedback on students’ performance and development. This information shows that while feedback is one of the most important elements, the type and manner in which it is given can affect its success. The article also proposes to offer a model of feedback that defines the specific characteristics and conditions that make it effective. Furthermore, specific commonly disputed issues are addressed, including the timeliness and the results of positive and negative feedback on the practical development of the students’ competence/ competencies.