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Feedback. Geraint Owen (Geography, Geology) g.owen@swansea.ac.uk. Why give feedback?. Justify marks Highlight strengths & weaknesses (“Your introduction is too short”)
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Feedback Geraint Owen (Geography, Geology) g.owen@swansea.ac.uk
Why give feedback? • Justify marks • Highlight strengths & weaknesses(“Your introduction is too short”) • Specific points to improve performance next time(“Your introduction should be at least x lines long; your short introduction resulted in a loss of y marks”)
Forms of feedback • Verbal to individuals • Verbal to group • Written comments on scripts • Written reports for individuals • Written comments for group • Model answers
Forms of feedback • Verbal to individuals • Verbal to group • Written comments on scripts • Written reports for individuals • Written comments for group • Model answers
Examples • GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays
Examples • GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays • GEL102 - level one geology; one-semester module; practical exercises; practical exam
Examples • GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays • GEL102 - level one geology; one-semester module; practical exercises; practical exam • GEL247 - level two natural hazards; assessed seminars as part of coursework
Examples • GEL101 - level one geology; one-semester module; choice of examination essays • GEL102 - level one geology; one-semester module; practical exercises; practical exam • GEL247 - level two natural hazards; assessed seminars as part of coursework • GEG252 - geography overseas field course; several assessment elements
Key points • Call it feedback • Be positive as well as negative • Be constructive • Link to marking schemes/guidelines/criteria • Give some feedback for everything