Week 3: Feedback Strategies

"Calvin and Hobbes" by Bill Watterson
When writing comments or critiques, I try to think of making progress towards the future. I never really had a word for it until reading “feedforward instead of feedback.” Giving someone suggestions for the future, usually a minimum of two for the benefit of the other person's growth. This is somewhat similar to the idea of having a growth mindset, except it requires more external support. I find that the more people I share my ideas with, the more I can improve.

Additionally, positivity can be a good thing, but forced positivity can come across as passive-aggressive or condescending. That’s also why it’s important to note the difference between praise and feedback. Process praise, based on good efforts and hard work, can be beneficial, whereas parental praise is often intrusive and undermining to individual growth. Overall, it might be best to avoid using unnecessary praise in feedback in the long run.

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