After listening to the video, an important lesson that I understood is that giving effective feedback plays a vital role in both personal and professional development of a person. As Educators, we are expected to give feedback. But giving feedback is not just about pointing out what went wrong during your shift or in a procedure, instead, it is about helping your students grow and improve in a meaningful way. For feedback to be helpful, timing matters. Sharing your thoughts while the situation is still fresh makes it easier for the other person to relate and respond constructively. It also needs to be specific because vague comments can be misleading to the students and will not guarantee they understood what action needs to be corrected. Instead, what should be done is to be clear about what the student did right and what they did wrong. Another important takeaway is keeping the tone constructive when giving feedback. That as an Educators, we should focus on actions or behaviors, not personal traits, so it feels supportive and objective. Finally, we sould encourage two-way communication by asking questions and listening to the student’s side. This does not only promote mutual respect, but you will also get a better understanding of the student’s thoughts and reasoning. In my previous encounters and lessons while with UP students and Instructors, I think “Advocacy Inquiry” is an approach I wanted to try to master. I found it very empowering for the students. In my own teaching experience, I’ve sometimes struggled to know whether my students truly understood what I just explained. I realized my usual words were “Do you understand?” or “Any questions?” and while well-intentioned, I realize now that the student’s reactions were silence or polite nods. It’s not that they’re being inattentive but I think many students are simply hesitant to speak up, especially if they’re unsure or afraid of giving the “wrong” answer. That’s where I see the real value of advocacy inquiry. I can take the lead by sharing what I observed or noticed, and then asking open-ended questions that guide them to think more deeply or explain their thought process.
After listening to the video, an important lesson that I understood is that giving effective feedback plays a vital role in both personal and professional development of a person. As Educators, we are expected to give feedback. But giving feedback is not just about pointing out what went wrong during your shift or in a procedure, instead, it is about helping your students grow and improve in a meaningful way. For feedback to be helpful, timing matters. But an Educator must consider an appropriate place ad time were students feel secure and supported. Sometimes, giving immediate feedback while the situation is still fresh makes it easier for the other person to relate and respond constructively. It also needs to be specific because vague comments can be misleading to the students and will not guarantee they understood what action needs to be corrected. Another important takeaway is keeping the tone constructive. That as an Educators, we should focus on actions or behaviors, not personal traits, so it feels supportive and objective. Finally, we sould encourage two-way communication by asking questions and listening to the student’s side. This does not only promote mutual respect, but you will also get a better understanding of the student’s thoughts and reasoning. In my previous encounters and lessons while with UP students and Instructors, I think “Advocacy Inquiry” is an approach I wanted to try to master. I found it very empowering for the students. In my own teaching experience, I’ve sometimes struggled to know whether my students truly understood what I just explained. I realized my usual words were “Do you understand?” or “Any questions?” and while well-intentioned, I realize now that the student’s reactions were silence or polite nods. It’s not that they’re being inattentive but I think many students are simply hesitant to speak up, especially if they’re unsure or afraid of giving the “wrong” answer. That’s where I see the real value of advocacy inquiry. I can take the lead by sharing what I observed or noticed, and then asking open-ended questions that guide them to think more deeply or explain their thought process.
