Mohammad Rukanuddin

Feedback given at the right time is an important part of good education because it helps students find encouragement, learn and grow. When teachers give quick feedback on classwork, homework and other tasks, it encourages students to keep learning, stay motivated, and be involved. So, let us see in more detail why giving comments at the right time is so important for students in the learning process.

Giving students feedback soon after they turn in a task helps them remember what they have just learned. This direct link between the work and the feedback helps the students remember what they are learning. On the other hand, students may forget important details if they get feedback too late, which makes it harder for them to combine new information with what they already know.

Teachers can quickly find and fix any misunderstandings or mistakes in their students’ understanding when they give them comments right away. Educators can stop the spread of false information, which can be harder to check if not handled in time, by clearing up these misunderstandings early on. This intervention at the right time makes sure that students are building a solid base of information.

Students will be more likely to utilise feedback constructively if they get it soon after they submit an assignment. If they get it immediately, they are told exactly where they need to do better and are given clear instructions on how to get better. This allows students to possess a growth mind-set, that is, they view obstacles as a chance to learn and become stronger and not as obstacles they cannot overcome. It is here that Bill Gates can be quoted to have said, "We all need people who will give us feedback. That's how we improve."

Real-time input is a great way to motivate people. They are more likely to stay interested and dedicated to their work if they know that their efforts are being noticed and that they will get answers quickly. This feeling of being noticed and approved of can boost their confidence and push them to do their best in coming tasks.

Students can set reasonable and instant goals for improvement when they get feedback quickly. Once students know what they are good at and what they need to work on, they can make plans to improve their skills that they can actually follow. Setting goals is important for both personal growth and academic success because it gives their work direction and purpose.

Giving students feedback at the right time shows that teachers care about their progress. This kind of attention creates a good, helpful classroom where kids feel like they are valued and understood. To make a good learning environment, teachers and students must have strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

Giving students feedback at the right time not only helps them, but it also lets teachers know how well their lessons are working. By quickly evaluating students’ work, teachers can see which lessons are working and which ones need to be changed. This loop of feedback helps teachers improve how they teach so they can better meet the needs of their students.

Finally, giving students timely comments on their classwork, homework and assignments is important for making the classroom a useful and active place to learn. It helps students remember what they have learned, clears up any confusion, promotes continuous growth, increases motivation and engagement, makes setting goals easier, improves relationships between teachers and students, and informs changes to the way lessons are taught. By putting an emphasis on quick feedback, teachers can greatly improve the learning experience and help their students do well in school in the long run.

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The writer is Assistant Professor of English at Ahsanullah University of  Science and Technology, Dhaka