Giving Feedback (Strategies)
Receiving feedback that will help your character improve is very important. Receiving praise and glory is exciting, but if all we get is praise, then we have nothing to use to improve. I personally seek constructive feedback because it will motivate me to be "perfect" and not need feedback anymore, if that makes sense.
The article "The Difference Between Praise and Feedback" by Anya Kamenetz highlights the fact that adults tell children to "try their best" and then they receive praise for doing their best rather than receiving feedback that could potentially help them in the future. For kids, they do not want to shamed for not being perfect, but constructive feedback spun into a positive statement could be beneficial to their developing character. Language is so important in any culture and consistent/constant praise only teaches children and young adults to have a fixed mindset. The process of constructive feedback will develop the young minds into a growth mindset. Providing detailed feedback will make kids take in all the things they are being told and pay attention to their future actions.
The next article, "How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk" by Adam Grant outlines 4 steps that will make criticism sound more constructive and will not give off a feeling of being attacked. Explaining why you are giving feedback, relating to feedback that that has helped you in the past, asking if the recipient wants feedback, and being transparent with intentions are the 4 steps that can help transform negative words into positive motivation. Being transparent with your expectations and intentions is the easiest way to get your point across in a constructive manner. If the recipient has a growth mindset, the negative feedback will be taken with motivation rather than discouragement.
Relating feedback to the assignments that we do in this class: I personally know that I am not a strong creative writer. I love when people tell me they like my ideas, but I also appreciate tips on how to make my writing flow better or grab the audience's attention more.
The article "The Difference Between Praise and Feedback" by Anya Kamenetz highlights the fact that adults tell children to "try their best" and then they receive praise for doing their best rather than receiving feedback that could potentially help them in the future. For kids, they do not want to shamed for not being perfect, but constructive feedback spun into a positive statement could be beneficial to their developing character. Language is so important in any culture and consistent/constant praise only teaches children and young adults to have a fixed mindset. The process of constructive feedback will develop the young minds into a growth mindset. Providing detailed feedback will make kids take in all the things they are being told and pay attention to their future actions.
The next article, "How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk" by Adam Grant outlines 4 steps that will make criticism sound more constructive and will not give off a feeling of being attacked. Explaining why you are giving feedback, relating to feedback that that has helped you in the past, asking if the recipient wants feedback, and being transparent with intentions are the 4 steps that can help transform negative words into positive motivation. Being transparent with your expectations and intentions is the easiest way to get your point across in a constructive manner. If the recipient has a growth mindset, the negative feedback will be taken with motivation rather than discouragement.
Relating feedback to the assignments that we do in this class: I personally know that I am not a strong creative writer. I love when people tell me they like my ideas, but I also appreciate tips on how to make my writing flow better or grab the audience's attention more.
Constructive Feedback Meme from Imgflip
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