Feedback is not something everyone looks forward too. Often times people share their creations for feedback but even more times people create without sharing in fear of feedback. Society sees feedback and criticism as something disheartening or negative and that is not what it is. Teaching students to receive feedback in a positive way goes in to creating a positive work environment as teachers. Students who create positive feedback and take criticism well aren’t just strengthening their confidence but also learning new ways to further their exploration in creativity. Students shouldn’t be afraid to share their ideas because feedback from another persons idea could create more ideas in the students mind. To view feedback as another source of creativity could be the best way for students to begin understanding its importance.
Teachers must understand that sharing students work is sharing their ideas and students can potentially be mean to each other. A class discussion online could create some problems when students generally feel braver when they’re “hiding behind a computer screen” As a teacher, it is important to closely monitor comments to ensure that they are constructive and to also teach students how to comment carefully using proper language and uplifting ideas. Students must be taught to find good comments and its the teachers responsibility to motivate those ideas.
Miranda Gonzales 