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What, Why, and When

Collecting Feedback on your Teaching: What, Why, and When

To begin, we’ll examine the differences between formative and summative feedback. We’ll also discuss key reasons why instructors might choose to gather student feedback, the optimal timing for doing so, and the potential benefits and challenges involved. 

Reflection:

Before proceeding with the workshop, take a few minutes to reflect on the following questions. 

  • Why should you collect feedback on your teaching?​ What questions do you have about your teaching or student learning? 
  • When do you collect feedback on your teaching? What role has feedback played in your development as a teacher so far? 
  • Does the feedback you’ve received in the past meet your needs? If not, what types of feedback would you like to receive on your teaching in future? 

Consider these questions both broadly and in the context of your own teaching practice. Log your thoughts and ideas in the Reflection Activity Worksheet. As you progress through this module, think about how your reflections align with or differ from the strategies and evidence presented. 

Next, watch the following video, which discusses different types of feedback, the reasons and best times for collecting it, and evidence-based considerations for effective feedback gathering. 

Video Transcript

Video PowerPoint