Giving feedback is a skill: 3 tips on how to do it well for students

By Martina van Heerden, Senior Lecturer in English for Educational Development, University of the Western Cape

It can be difficult to tell someone what you think of their work, even if you mean well and even if you think they’re doing a good job. Sometimes the person doesn’t understand what you mean, or doesn’t respond the way you’d hoped. Feedback should contribute to learning, but you might sometimes wonder if it’s any use at all. South African university lecturer Martina van Heerden studied the art of giving feedback to students in higher education. Her insights and three top…

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~	How do US presidential elections affect the economy and the stock market?

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