Wise Framing for Feedback
Implement Wise Feedback in your course
Small tweaks in the way you communicate feedback could mean big results for your students
A case for giving wise feedback
Providing students with well framed, quality feedback can jump start your student’s growth mindset, leading to increased engagement and positive academic outcomes over time. When students have a clear and manageable pathway forward, paired with messages that encourage them to keep moving forward, they are much more likely to infuse value into their work.
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Examples of wise feedback phrases
“Now that you’re getting feedback on your first exam, remember that this is just a measure of what you can do right now. It’s not a measure of what you can ever do or whether you’re supposed to be here.”
"This material will definitely be more challenging than what we just covered, but I am confident in your abilities to master it. I’m here to help you develop the knowledge you need to be successful in this class."
“I’ve set a high bar for everyone to reach in this course, and it will take a lot of work to get there, to really master the key concepts. But I also know that, with hard work and persistence, you’ll be able to reach that bar.”
“If you feel uncomfortable with this material, that’s OK. Many students do because they’re not familiar with it yet, but they tend to become more comfortable with it over time.”