Feedback Champions

Fostering a Supportive Feedback Culture

Laurence Georgin

Written feedback on draft assignments

Posted on February 16, 2015 by in Written feedback

What is it? When students receive written feedback on draft assignments, this is considered to be formative feedback; this contrasts with summative feedback which students will be given on final assignments. Using formative feedback, students are able to identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to make the necessary improvements before submitting the final version. […]

Emails

Posted on by in 1-to-1/ detailed feedback

What is it? The vast majority of academic staff at the University of Southampton regularly encourage their students to contact them via email if they are experiencing any problems regarding their studies. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive individual feedback on a one-to-one basis without having to visit their tutor or lecturer […]