The purpose of effective feedback is to ascertain the learner’s comprehension and ability level so that the next steps towards accomplishing the learning objectives or goals can be planned.
Feedback gives the student and teacher proof of their present level of knowledge and skill improvement. The teacher can decide what to plan for the learning program’s future steps by having a thorough understanding of the learner’s development and degree of achievement. The student can use it to confirm their learning tactics or make adjustments to enhance their learning by reflecting on them.
Timely feedback is required. It must be delivered while there is still time for the students to put it into practice, as well as to track and modify their learning.
In the context of classroom discourse and discussion, it can be “in-the-moment.” The questions that students ask and the answers they provide will provide the teacher with feedback. It might be required to change the questions that are asked in the classroom in order to enable all students to participate and give evidence of their knowledge in order to collect evidence regarding who understands and who doesn’t. This evidence should show whether the learners need to be moved forward, receive reteaching, engage in more diverse practice and discussion, or employ peer teaching.
