Effective Feedback for Learners

This course explores the core principles of effective feedback and how it drives student progress. You will examine different types of feedback: peer, verbal, written, and whole class. You will also learn how to apply feedback meaningfully in the classroom.
Drawing on current research, the course also highlights best practice for implementation and the connection between feedback and metacognition to promote deeper, independent learning.
Course Outline:
What is feedback?
How effective feedback can support student progress and outcomes
What the research says about feedback
Types of feedback including: peer, verbal, written and whole class
Best practices for implementing different types of feedback
The correlation between feedback and metacognition
Who Is It For?
Teachers
Teaching Assistants
Tutors
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Video Time: 1 hour
Chapters: 5

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More About This Course
Effective Feedback for Learners is designed to help you transform the way you use feedback in your classroom to boost student progress and engagement. In this research-informed course, you’ll explore what effective feedback really means and how it can be used to drive meaningful learning outcomes.
You’ll dive into the different types of feedback: peer, verbal, written, and whole-class. Through real examples and best practice strategies, you’ll discover how to make feedback more timely, specific, and actionable so that it truly supports pupils’ next steps.
The course also unpacks what the latest research says about feedback and gives you the tools to implement evidence-based methods that work. You’ll explore how feedback links to metacognition, helping your students develop greater independence and ownership of their learning. Whether you’re early in your teaching career or looking to refine your approach, this course will give you the confidence and practical strategies to make your feedback more impactful.
Course Chapters
1
Chapter 1 - Introduction & What is Feedback?
Introduction & Chapter 1
08:33
Knowledge Check
5 Questions
2
Chapter 2 - Types of Feedback: Verbal/Oral
Chapter 2
16:19
Knowledge Check
5 Questions
3
Chapter 3 - Types of Feedback: Written
Chapter 3
12:42
Knowledge Check
5 Questions
4
Chapter 4 - Types of Feedback: Peer
Chapter 4
11:49
Knowledge Check
5 Questions
5
Chapter 5 - Types of Feedback: Whole Class Feedback
Chapter 5
11:49
Knowledge Check
5 Questions
Course Assesment
10 Questions
Effective Feedback for Learners Feedback
10 Questions
Course Summary
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