Giving & using feedback

Give useful feedback and use feedback received to improve an approach or outcome.

Why it matters

Feedback tied to a specific part of the work gives someone a clear point to consider. Asking about unclear comments and deciding which suggestions are relevant helps turn feedback into a considered change.

What this can look like

• gives specific comments that explain what works or could be improved
• asks for clarification when feedback is unclear
• changes an approach after considering relevant feedback

Youth relevance

Peer reviews of coursework, shared creative work and community proposals give young people opportunities to offer comments and revise their ideas. Focusing on the work helps keep feedback useful without turning it into a judgement about the person.

Ways young people can practise this skill

• review a peer’s work and offer specific, useful comments
• revise an idea or approach after considering feedback
• compare feedback from different people and decide what to act on

Connected themes

• Main theme · Learning to learn
• Communication
• Collaboration & teamwork