Effective Instructor Feedback: Perceptions of Online Graduate Students
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| Title: | Effective Instructor Feedback: Perceptions of Online Graduate Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Getzlaf, Beverley, Perry, Beth, Toffner, Greg, Lamarche, Kimberley, Edwards, Margaret |
| Source: | Journal of Educators Online. Jul 2009 6(2). |
| Availability: | Journal of Educators Online. 500 University Drive, Dothan, AL 36303. Web site: http://www.thejeo.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Feedback (Response), Graduate Students, Allied Health Occupations, Student Surveys, Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Instructional Effectiveness, Teacher Effectiveness, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Online Courses, Best Practices, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices |
| ISSN: | 1547-500X |
| Abstract: | This descriptive study explored online graduate students' perceptions of effective instructor feedback. The objectives of the study were to determine the students' perceptions of the content of effective instructor feedback ("what should be included in effective feedback?") and the process of effective instructor feedback ("how should effective feedback be provided?"). The participants were students completing health-related graduate courses offered exclusively online. Data were collected via a survey that included open ended questions inviting participants to share their perspectives regarding effective online instructor feedback. Thematic analysis revealed five major themes: student involvement/individualization, gentle guidance, being positively constructive, timeliness and future orientation. We conclude that effective instructor feedback has positive outcomes for the students. Future studies are warranted to investigate strategies to make feedback a mutual process between instructor and student that supports an effective feedback cycle. (Contains 1 table.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 42 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ904070 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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