What is it? Annotated coursework is one example of what is commonly referred to as formative assessment,which usually do not count towards the final mark but rather supports students’ learning throughout a course. Other examples of formative assessment include Quizzes, problem sheets and online tests, classroom discussions, brainstorming activities or speaking in a foreign language […]
Verbal feedback during practical sessions
Posted on March 11, 2015 by Laurence Georgin in 1-to-1/ detailed feedback, Peer feedback, Verbal feedback
What is it? As part of their course, many students are required to take part in practical classes. Practical classes may include: skills sessions, action learning groups, laboratory sessions and clinical practice tasks. During these practical sessions, students regularly receive a wealth of feedback not only from teaching staff, but also their peers. This is […]
Mass email with FAQs and Comment Banks
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in Class/ general feedback, Written feedback
What is it? As many lecturers and tutors will be aware, students regularly ask the similar questions year after year. In order to save time and address the numerous questions students have, many departments have created databases containing frequently asked questions and comment banks. Creating such databases doesn’t have to be difficult; a word document […]
Using spreadsheets to keep track of students’ feedback
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in 1-to-1/ detailed feedback, Class/ general feedback, Verbal feedback, Written feedback
What is it? Some tools such e-Assignments allow feedback to be kept alongside marks in students’ records. Unfortunately other tools do not offer this function. Instead, some lecturers keep track of feedback given to students using a spreadsheet. Like in e-Assignments, marks and individual comments are recording for each student, which can prove to be particularly useful […]
Informal, on-going feedback available on request
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in Informal feedback, Verbal feedback
What is it? Feedback doesn’t necessarily have to be restricted to formative and summative assessments; it can also be given on an informal basis, i.e. before or after lectures, during office hours, or on request via email. Informal feedback offers students an excellent opportunity to seek further guidance and/or support on any issues they may […]
Feedback from undergraduate students on PhD students’ teaching performance
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in Verbal feedback, Written feedback
What is it? Alongside their studies, many PhD students teach undergraduate classes, in particular tutorials. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience, especially as many of them will be required to teach in the future if they decide to stay in academia. Since most PhD students are fairly new to the profession, […]
Feedback from the research community
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in Peer feedback
What is it? As part of their doctoral studies, many PhD students have the opportunity to engage with the research community not only at the University of Southampton, but also at other higher education establishments across the country and world. This can range from publishing papers in academic journals, or presenting their research at conferences. […]
Diversity of feedback on placement
Posted on March 10, 2015 by Laurence Georgin in Informal feedback
What is it? When students go on placement, they regularly receive feedback from a variety of sources including their tutors, colleagues and peers. Receiving feedback on placement allows students not only to receive feedback straightaway, but also seek guidance and support from professionals in the field. Feedback can come in a number of different forms, […]
Annotated Exam Transcripts
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in Written feedback
What is it? Following examinations, many departments give students the opportunity to collect or view their exam script. However, many students are unaware of this opportunity and consequently do not take advantage of it. Therefore, it is important that lecturers and tutors actively encourage their students to spend the time going through their exam scripts, […]
Southampton Feedback Champions Conference, 29 April, Garden Court, Highfield
Posted on February 20, 2015 by Laurence Georgin in Events
All university staff and students welcome! Book your FREE place at http://feedbackchamps.eventbrite.co.uk Wednesday 29 April 2015, 9.30-4.30pm Garden Court, Highfield The Southampton Feedback Champions conference is a unique opportunity for all staff and students to meet and work together to improve feedback across the University. Come and listen to inspiring talks by students and colleagues […]