Student Optimism and Appreciation of Feedback
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
UWA
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science
RAS ID
5014
Abstract
Optimism and self confidence are important factors in learning outcome and key determinants in student success at a tertiary institution. One factor that contributes to reduced success of students with lower confidence levels is the impact of feedback on their learning, and in turn this affects its value for these students. In addition large classes are a challenge for students with low self confidence and online feedback may offer a less confrontational strategy. In this study we investigate student response to feedback, in particular students' perceptions of the value of online feedback, relative to their self confidence as indicated by self predictions of grades. The student cohort is a large and diverse group of undergraduate students studying first year human biology in three Western Australian universities.
Access Rights
Free_to_read
Comments
Ziman, M. R., Meyer, J., Plastow, K., Fyfe, G., Fyfe, S., Sanders, K., Hill, J., & Brightwell, R. (2007). Student optimism and appreciation of feedback. Proceedings of Teaching & Learning Forum 2007. (pp. 1-15). Perth. UWA. Available here