5c: Providing Useful Feedback
In this module, faculty learn how to offer students effective feedback. In addition, the module includes techniques to help students more effectively use feedback for improvement and to help instructors leverage technology to increase feedback efficiency.
To satisfy the module requirements, faculty must apply at least one technique, such as providing timely feedback, conducting structured peer review sessions, or distributing handouts that address common errors.
This module is one of five modules under ACUE’s unit on Assessing to Inform Instruction and Promote Learning.
Advising Subject Matter Expert(s)
Module References
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