The Power of Feedback

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Feedback is among the major influences on learning, but its effect can be positive or negative, and the type of feedback and how it's given make a large difference. The authors propose a model of what makes feedback effective and discuss timing and positive versus negative feedback.

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doi.org/10.3102/003465430298487

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