{"id":213,"date":"2018-06-18T13:16:29","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T17:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=213"},"modified":"2018-08-24T14:50:28","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T18:50:28","slug":"use-feedback-to-move-forward","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/chapter\/use-feedback-to-move-forward\/","title":{"raw":"Use feedback to move forward","rendered":"Use feedback to move forward"},"content":{"raw":"\u201cWe all need people who will give us feedback. That\u2019s how we improve.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Bill Gates<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDuring the learning process, we have many opportunities to receive feedback about the quality of our learning and work. In the university environment, this often comes in the form of grades and instructor comments on assignments and exams. By using this feedback to evaluate your learning strategies in light of your goals, you will be able to make adjustments to move you towards your goals in current and future courses.\r\n\r\n<strong>Consider the purpose of feedback<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMany people find feedback difficult to receive, particularly when it indicates areas for improvement.\u00a0 Shifting your mindset as you receive feedback can be a catalyst for personal growth.\u00a0 View feedback as a gift that is intended to allow personal growth, stronger future academic performance, and professional development. When you receive feedback, take time to reflect on the comments given. Direct the feedback towards future assignments; rather than considering what you might to differently on the current assignment, use the feedback to inform your future goals and work on subsequent projects.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reflecting mid-course\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAn excellent time for self-evaluation is after you have received feedback on your first midterm exam or major assignment. Consider the following reflection questions at this stage in your course:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What grade do I hope to achieve in this course? ________<\/li>\r\n \t<li>To what extent am I meeting my goal for the course at this point?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What about my exam\/assignment preparation worked well?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What about my exam\/assignment preparation did not work well? What do I want to change?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How will what I have learned help me in the second half of the course?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf you have identified an area for growth that requires change, consider new learning strategies.\u00a0 Consider the resources available to you:\u00a0 online learning, workshops, tutoring, support from classmates, and your instructor.\u00a0 Identify the people on your \"team\" that can help you respond to feedback and move towards your new goals.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_585\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"791\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/studystrategizesucceed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2018\/04\/39-Evaluate-Your-Learning-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Use Evaluation to support planning: Consider your use of learning resources. These include instructor office hours, online resources that supplement your textbook, peer tutors, and Learning Strategist consultations. Use the Stop-Start-Continue method to make your plan. If any of your current strategies areineffective, you may wish to stop them and replace them with other study methods. Continue strategies that are currently effective, and start new strategies that you feel will support your success. Chart with three rows: Stop, Start Continue\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-585\" \/> Image Credit: Graeme Robinson-Clogg[\/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Reflecting at the End of a Course<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe completion of a course is also an excellent time for reflection and evaluation. In addition to the questions in the midterm evaluation, consider the following:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>How will what I have learned help me in my next courses?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How will I use what I have learned in my future career and other aspects of my life?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nBy reflecting on feedback and evaluating your learning regularly, you will avoid getting stuck in unproductive patterns. You will contribute to your own ongoing personal growth and development, supporting your success in future courses and other life endeavours.\r\n\r\n[footnote]Chen, P., Chavez, O., Ong, D. C., &amp; Gunderson, B. (2017). Strategic resource use for learning: A self-administered intervention that guides self-reflection on effective resource use enhances academic performance. <em>Psychological Science<\/em>, 28(6), 774\u2013785. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0956797617696456\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0956797617696456<\/a>; [\/footnote][footnote]Tanner, K. D. (2012). Promoting student metacognition. <em>Cell Biology Education<\/em>, 11(2), 113\u2013120. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1187\/cbe.12-03-0033[\/footnote]\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\r\n<h3 itemprop=\"educationalUse\" style=\"text-align: center\">Try it!<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/studystrategizesucceed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2018\/05\/39-Evaluate-Your-Learning.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the evaluation template<\/a> to support you in the process of reflecting and moving ahead.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<p>\u201cWe all need people who will give us feedback. That\u2019s how we improve.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Bill Gates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the learning process, we have many opportunities to receive feedback about the quality of our learning and work. In the university environment, this often comes in the form of grades and instructor comments on assignments and exams. By using this feedback to evaluate your learning strategies in light of your goals, you will be able to make adjustments to move you towards your goals in current and future courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider the purpose of feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people find feedback difficult to receive, particularly when it indicates areas for improvement.\u00a0 Shifting your mindset as you receive feedback can be a catalyst for personal growth.\u00a0 View feedback as a gift that is intended to allow personal growth, stronger future academic performance, and professional development. When you receive feedback, take time to reflect on the comments given. Direct the feedback towards future assignments; rather than considering what you might to differently on the current assignment, use the feedback to inform your future goals and work on subsequent projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reflecting mid-course<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An excellent time for self-evaluation is after you have received feedback on your first midterm exam or major assignment. Consider the following reflection questions at this stage in your course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What grade do I hope to achieve in this course? ________<\/li>\n<li>To what extent am I meeting my goal for the course at this point?<\/li>\n<li>What about my exam\/assignment preparation worked well?<\/li>\n<li>What about my exam\/assignment preparation did not work well? What do I want to change?<\/li>\n<li>How will what I have learned help me in the second half of the course?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have identified an area for growth that requires change, consider new learning strategies.\u00a0 Consider the resources available to you:\u00a0 online learning, workshops, tutoring, support from classmates, and your instructor.\u00a0 Identify the people on your &#8220;team&#8221; that can help you respond to feedback and move towards your new goals.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_585\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-585\" style=\"width: 791px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/studystrategizesucceed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2018\/04\/39-Evaluate-Your-Learning-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Use Evaluation to support planning: Consider your use of learning resources. These include instructor office hours, online resources that supplement your textbook, peer tutors, and Learning Strategist consultations. Use the Stop-Start-Continue method to make your plan. If any of your current strategies areineffective, you may wish to stop them and replace them with other study methods. Continue strategies that are currently effective, and start new strategies that you feel will support your success. Chart with three rows: Stop, Start Continue\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-585\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Graeme Robinson-Clogg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reflecting at the End of a Course<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The completion of a course is also an excellent time for reflection and evaluation. In addition to the questions in the midterm evaluation, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How will what I have learned help me in my next courses?<\/li>\n<li>How will I use what I have learned in my future career and other aspects of my life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By reflecting on feedback and evaluating your learning regularly, you will avoid getting stuck in unproductive patterns. You will contribute to your own ongoing personal growth and development, supporting your success in future courses and other life endeavours.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"Chen, P., Chavez, O., Ong, D. C., &amp; Gunderson, B. (2017). Strategic resource use for learning: A self-administered intervention that guides self-reflection on effective resource use enhances academic performance. Psychological Science, 28(6), 774\u2013785. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0956797617696456;\" id=\"return-footnote-213-1\" href=\"#footnote-213-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"Tanner, K. D. (2012). Promoting student metacognition. Cell Biology Education, 11(2), 113\u2013120. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1187\/cbe.12-03-0033\" id=\"return-footnote-213-2\" href=\"#footnote-213-2\" aria-label=\"Footnote 2\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"educationalUse\" style=\"text-align: center\">Try it!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/studystrategizesucceed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2018\/05\/39-Evaluate-Your-Learning.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the evaluation template<\/a> to support you in the process of reflecting and moving ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"before-footnotes clear\" \/><div class=\"footnotes\"><ol><li id=\"footnote-213-1\">Chen, P., Chavez, O., Ong, D. C., &amp; Gunderson, B. (2017). Strategic resource use for learning: A self-administered intervention that guides self-reflection on effective resource use enhances academic performance. <em>Psychological Science<\/em>, 28(6), 774\u2013785. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0956797617696456\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0956797617696456<\/a>;  <a href=\"#return-footnote-213-1\" class=\"return-footnote\" aria-label=\"Return to footnote 1\">&crarr;<\/a><\/li><li id=\"footnote-213-2\">Tanner, K. D. (2012). 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